Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 12.8% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $174,331 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Short Hills, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  0.9% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.3% higher