East Lansing, Michigan vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 49.3% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $125,441 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Metuchen
than in East Lansing, Michigan
East Lansing, MI vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to East Lansing, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.3% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% higher

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