Dallas, Texas vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 33.4% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,677 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Metuchen
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to Dallas, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.4% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher