Newton, Massachusetts vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 33.1% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,144 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Bridgewater
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Newton, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  40.1% higher
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower