Kentwood, Michigan vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 29.8% more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $64,881 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kentwood, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is more expensive than Kentwood, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Kentwood, Michigan
Kentwood, MI vs. Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Kentwood, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher