Metuchen, New Jersey vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 38.2% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $92,650 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Rochester
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Metuchen, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.2% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower

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