New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 92.9% more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $173,571 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Manhattan
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to New Brunswick, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.9% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  378.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.4% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  26.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.9% higher