New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 46.2% more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $46,774 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Seattle
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to New Brunswick, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.2% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.9% lower
  Commute
  2.9% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher