Essex Fells, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 21.0% cheaper than Essex Fells, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,516 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Essex Fells, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Essex Fells, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Boston
than in Essex Fells, New Jersey
Essex Fells, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Essex Fells, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher