Piscataway, New Jersey vs. College Park, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Park, Maryland is 2.8% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,596 in College Park, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Park, Maryland is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in College Park
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs. College Park, MD
Compared to Piscataway, College Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher