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NEW_CASTLE vs. MONROE_TOWNSHIP_(MIDDLESEX_COUNTY)
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New Castle, Delaware vs. Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jerseycompared to New Castle, Delaware?

Median Home Cost is 115% more expensive in Monroe township (Middlesex County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey copmared to New Castle, Delaware?

A salary of $50,000 in New Castle, Delaware should increase to $67,979 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

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The cost of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is 36.0% more expensive than New Castle, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $67,979 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Delaware.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is more expensive than New Castle, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Monroe township (Middlesex County)
than in New Castle, Delaware

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Compared to New_Castle, Monroe_Township_(Middlesex_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.0% higher

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2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

108.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% lower

Commute

55.0% higher

Health

12.2% lower

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Personal

2.5% higher

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New Castle, Delaware vs. Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey

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