Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Lower, New Jersey


The cost of living in Lower, New Jersey is 36.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,764 in Lower, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lower, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lower
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Lower, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Lower is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.7% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower

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