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


The cost of living in Rutherford, New Jersey is 14.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,551 in Rutherford, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rutherford, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Rutherford
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Rutherford, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Rutherford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.4% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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