Tempe, Arizona vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 15.4% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,636 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Edison
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to Tempe, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  36.6% higher
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher