What is a pro or con of living in Trenton, New Jerseycompared to Columbus, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Trenton.

What salary do I need to live in Trenton, New Jersey copmared to Columbus, Ohio?

A salary of $85,000 in Columbus, Ohio should increase to $95,133 in Trenton, 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.

COLUMBUS vs. TRENTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Ohio vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 11.9% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $95,133 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Trenton
than in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH vs. Trenton, NJ

Compared to Columbus, Trenton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% higher

Commute

16.2% higher

Health

8.8% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Ohio vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, OH vs. Trenton, NJ

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