Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Mountain Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey is 32.4% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,799 in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Lakes, New Jersey is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Mountain Lakes
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Mountain Lakes, NJ
Compared to Short Hills, Mountain Lakes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher