Saugus, Massachusetts vs. Garfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garfield, New Jersey is 2.4% cheaper than Saugus, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,816 in Garfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garfield, New Jersey is cheaper than Saugus, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Garfield
than in Saugus, Massachusetts
Saugus, MA vs. Garfield, NJ
Compared to Saugus, Garfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher