Boston, Massachusetts vs. Chatham township, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chatham township, New Jersey is 31.1% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $98,321 in Chatham township, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chatham township, New Jersey is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Chatham township
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Chatham Township, NJ
Compared to Boston, Chatham Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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