West Babylon, New York vs. Carteret, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carteret, New Jersey is 7.5% cheaper than West Babylon, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,989 in Carteret, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Babylon, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carteret, New Jersey is cheaper than West Babylon, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Carteret
than in West Babylon, New York
West Babylon, NY vs. Carteret, NJ
Compared to West Babylon, Carteret 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  25.2% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher