Monroe, Connecticut vs. Morris Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morris Plains, New Jersey is 5.0% more expensive than Monroe, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $52,477 in Morris Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morris Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Monroe, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Morris Plains
than in Monroe, Connecticut
Monroe, CT vs. Morris Plains, NJ
Compared to Monroe, Morris Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower