Boston, Massachusetts vs. Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is 31.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $89,068 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Laurel, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Mount Laurel
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Mount Laurel, NJ
Compared to Boston, Mount Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  13.6% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower