Edison, New Jersey vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 3.7% more expensive than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,848 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than Edison, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Metuchen
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to Edison, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher