What is a pro or con of living in North Bergen, New Jerseycompared to Northborough, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 56% more expensive in North Bergen.

What salary do I need to live in North Bergen, New Jersey copmared to Northborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Northborough, Massachusetts should increase to $51,425 in North Bergen, 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.

NORTHBOROUGH vs. NORTH BERGEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Northborough, Massachusetts vs. North Bergen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Bergen, New Jersey is 2.9% more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,425 in North Bergen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Northborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Bergen, New Jersey is more expensive than Northborough, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
56% more expensive in North Bergen
than in Northborough, Massachusetts

Northborough, MA vs. North Bergen, NJ

Compared to Northborough, North Bergen is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

56.2% higher

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Northborough, Massachusetts vs. North Bergen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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