Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 46.6% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,286 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Metuchen
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to Pittsburgh, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  39.5% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher