Seattle, Washington vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 22.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,707 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Edison
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.7% higher
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower