Wallingford, Connecticut vs. Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is 18.1% more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $59,046 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wallingford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is more expensive than Wallingford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Monroe township (Middlesex County)
than in Wallingford, Connecticut
Wallingford, CT vs. Monroe_Township_(Middlesex_County), NJ
Compared to Wallingford, Monroe_Township_(Middlesex_County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower