What is a pro or con of living in Metuchen, New Jerseycompared to Carlisle, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Metuchen.

What salary do I need to live in Metuchen, New Jersey copmared to Carlisle, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlisle, Massachusetts could decrease to $37,005 in Metuchen, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLISLE vs. METUCHEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlisle, Massachusetts vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 26.0% cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,005 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Metuchen
than in Carlisle, Massachusetts

Carlisle, MA vs. Metuchen, NJ

Compared to Carlisle, Metuchen is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

48.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% higher

Commute

34.6% higher

Health

11.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Carlisle, Massachusetts vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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