New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Lancaster, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, New York is 23.2% cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $15,366 in Lancaster, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, New York is cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Lancaster
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Lancaster, NY
Compared to New Brunswick, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% lower
      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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  27.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower