Tega Cay, South Carolina vs. Metuchen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Metuchen, New Jersey is 18.3% more expensive than Tega Cay, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,131 in Metuchen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tega Cay, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metuchen, New Jersey is more expensive than Tega Cay, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Metuchen
than in Tega Cay, South Carolina
Tega Cay, SC vs. Metuchen, NJ
Compared to Tega Cay, Metuchen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  57.9% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher