Los Angeles, California vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 23.6% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $51,984 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Metuchen
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to Los Angeles, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.4% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher