Columbus, Ohio vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 44.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $72,106 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Columbus, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher