Metuchen, New Jersey vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 14.8% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,613 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in New Brunswick
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs. New_Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Metuchen, New_Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower