Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Mountainside, New Jersey


The cost of living in Mountainside, New Jersey is 1.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,511 in Mountainside, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountainside, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in Mountainside
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Mountainside, NJ
Compared to Boston, Mountainside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% lower

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