Cost of Living Calculator - Metuchen, New Jersey vs Lake Placid, New York


The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 27.5% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,229 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Metuchen, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  46.6% lower
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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