West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Edison, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 20.3% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $144,333 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Edison
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Edison, NJ
Compared to West Palm Beach, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher