Queens, New York vs. Somerville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, New Jersey is 29.3% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,354 in Somerville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, New Jersey is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Somerville
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Somerville, NJ
Compared to Queens, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% lower
      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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.2% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  23.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower