Columbus, Ohio vs. Rutherford, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rutherford, New Jersey is 65.3% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $82,639 in Rutherford, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherford, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Rutherford
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Rutherford, NJ
Compared to Columbus, Rutherford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  60.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.3% higher