Tacoma, Washington vs. Middletown, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, New Jersey is 7.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,229 in Middletown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, New Jersey is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
11% cheaper in Middletown
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Middletown, NJ
Compared to Tacoma, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower