Somerset, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 34.7% more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $168,331 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Somerset, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in New York
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Somerset, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% higher
      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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.4% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher