What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Monmouth Junction, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 111% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Monmouth Junction, New Jersey?

A salary of $100,000 in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey should increase to $164,732 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MONMOUTH JUNCTION vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Monmouth Junction, New Jersey vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 64.7% more expensive than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $164,732 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

Monmouth Junction, NJ vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Monmouth Junction, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

64.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

214.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

34.7% higher

Commute

3.9% higher

Health

26.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

33.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Monmouth Junction, New Jersey vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Monmouth Junction, NJ vs. Manhattan, NY

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