Portland, Oregon vs. Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey is 1.5% more expensive than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $76,133 in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Monmouth Junction
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Monmouth Junction, NJ
Compared to Portland, Monmouth Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower