Cost of living comparison
Edison is 13.2% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 11.8% more in Edison
- Groceries
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pay 24.7% more in Edison
- Transportation
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pay 49.6% more in Edison
- Housing
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pay 6.2% more in Edison
- Childcare
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pay 17.2% less in Edison
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.0% less in Edison
- Clothing
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pay 19.6% more in Edison
The cost of transportation, groceries, clothing, restaurants, and housing in Edison are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare and entertainment and sports are lower in Edison.
If you lived in Edison instead of United States, you would:
pay 11.8% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Edison
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.38
|
|
pay 24.7% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Edison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$4.04
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$6.61
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.63
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$4.23
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.43
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.89
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.42
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.75
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$2.00
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.91
|
|
pay 49.6% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Edison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.50
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$200.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$25,343.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$20.40
|
|
pay 6.2% more for housing
|
United States
|
Edison
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$61.66
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$2,133.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,800.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$116.04
|
|
pay 17.2% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Edison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,366.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$14,333.33
|
|
pay 2.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Edison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$7.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$11.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$21.99
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$15.00
|
|
pay 19.6% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Edison
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$60.43
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$48.33
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$105.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$129.60
|
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