What is a pro or con of living in West Orange, New Jerseycompared to Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 6% more expensive in West Orange.

What salary do I need to live in West Orange, New Jersey copmared to Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey should increase to $50,648 in West Orange, New Jersey (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.

MONROE TOWNSHIP (MIDDLESEX COUNTY) vs. WEST ORANGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey vs. West Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 1.3% more expensive than Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,648 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in West Orange
than in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey

Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ vs. West Orange, NJ

Compared to Monroe Township (Middlesex County), West Orange is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

5.3% lower

Health

0.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey vs. West Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ vs. West Orange, NJ

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