Buffalo, New York vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 29.7% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,859 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Buffalo, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  30.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% higher