Boston, Massachusetts vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 15.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,100 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Edison
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Boston, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower