Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Middlesex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlesex, New Jersey is 29.4% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $103,504 in Middlesex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesex, New Jersey is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Middlesex
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Middlesex, NJ
Compared to Pittsburgh, Middlesex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher