Seattle, Washington vs. Middletown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, New Jersey is 35.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,509 in Middletown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Middletown
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Middletown, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  22.9% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower