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BRIDGEWATER vs. LAWRENCE_TOWNSHIP_(CUMBERLAND_COUNTY)
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Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jersey

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jerseycompared to Bridgewater, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 59% cheaper in Lawrence township (Cumberland County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jersey copmared to Bridgewater, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Bridgewater, New Jersey could decrease to $30,971 in Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jersey is 38.1% cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $30,971 in Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jersey is cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Lawrence township (Cumberland County)
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey

Bridgewater, NJ vs. Lawrence_Township_(Cumberland_County), NJ

Compared to Bridgewater, Lawrence_Township_(Cumberland_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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5.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

68.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

34.6% lower

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

20.1% lower

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Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Lawrence township (Cumberland County), New Jersey

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