What is a pro or con of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jerseycompared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 22% cheaper in Lawrence township (Mercer County).

What salary do I need to live in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey copmared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Piscataway, New Jersey could decrease to $42,496 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), 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.

PISCATAWAY vs. LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP (MERCER COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is 15.0% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,496 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Lawrence township (Mercer County)
than in Piscataway, New Jersey

Piscataway, NJ vs. Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ

Compared to Piscataway, Lawrence Township (Mercer County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

26.6% lower

Health

1.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.6% lower

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Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Piscataway, NJ vs. Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ

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