Boston, Massachusetts vs. Short Hills, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Short Hills, New Jersey is 65.6% more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $87,757 in Short Hills, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Short Hills, New Jersey is more expensive than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Short Hills
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Short Hills, NJ
Compared to Boston, Short Hills is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  23.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower