| | Metuchen, NJ | Emerson, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 124.7 | 141.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.3 | 107.4 | 100 |
| Health | 98.8 | 97.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 166.6 | 198.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $545,500 | $593,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,470.0% | 11,180.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 147.2 | 137.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 122.9 | 140.9 | 100 |
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