St. Louis, Missouri vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 62.9% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $342,044 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Metuchen
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to St. Louis, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher