Watertown, Wisconsin vs. Oakland, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, New Jersey is 55.5% more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $77,740 in Oakland, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, New Jersey is more expensive than Watertown, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Oakland
than in Watertown, Wisconsin
Watertown, WI vs. Oakland, NJ
Compared to Watertown, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.5% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  160.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  74.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher