Cost of Living Calculator - Metuchen, New Jersey vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 18.8% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,916 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in South Portland
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs South_Portland, ME
Compared to Metuchen, South_Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  48.5% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower

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