Ames, Iowa vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 27.1% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,248 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Ames, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  98.8% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher