Queens, New York vs. Middlesex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlesex, New Jersey is 29.4% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,324 in Middlesex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesex, New Jersey is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Middlesex
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Middlesex, NJ
Compared to Queens, Middlesex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.3% lower
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower