Columbus, Georgia vs. Salem, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Jersey is 13.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $56,479 in Salem, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Salem
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Salem, NJ
Compared to Columbus, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher