Mesa, Arizona vs. Raritan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raritan, New Jersey is 10.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $55,166 in Raritan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raritan, New Jersey is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
58% more expensive in Raritan
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Raritan, NJ
Compared to Mesa, Raritan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher