Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 21.3% more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $90,971 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in New York
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Bridgewater, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.2% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher