Schenectady, New York vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 49.5% more expensive than Schenectady, New York.

You would need a salary of $82,204 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Schenectady, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Schenectady, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Schenectady, New York
Schenectady, NY vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Schenectady, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  66.0% higher
  Health
  15.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher