Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Hoboken, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoboken, New Jersey is 20.9% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,567 in Hoboken, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoboken, New Jersey is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Hoboken
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Hoboken, NJ
Compared to Brookline, Hoboken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower