What is a pro or con of living in Metuchen, New Jerseycompared to Shark River Hills, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Metuchen.

What salary do I need to live in Metuchen, New Jersey copmared to Shark River Hills, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Shark River Hills, New Jersey should increase to $57,076 in Metuchen, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHARK RIVER HILLS vs. METUCHEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Shark River Hills, New Jersey vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 14.2% more expensive than Shark River Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $57,076 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Shark River Hills, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than Shark River Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Metuchen
than in Shark River Hills, New Jersey

Shark River Hills, NJ vs. Metuchen, NJ

Compared to Shark River Hills, Metuchen is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% higher

Commute

61.2% higher

Health

0.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Shark River Hills, New Jersey vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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