Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. New Jersey Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 20.3% cheaper than New Jersey.
- Restaurants
-
pay 29.2% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 6.1% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 30.1% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 13.1% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 78.0% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 19.2% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 39.0% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of transportation and groceries in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in New Jersey. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. New Jersey Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of New Jersey, you would:
pay 29.2% less for restaurants
|
New Jersey
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.95
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.40
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.60
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
|
$1.32
|
|
New Jersey vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 6.1% more for groceries
|
New Jersey
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.17
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.09
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.78
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.24
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.96
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.76
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.98
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.62
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.44
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.60
|
$1.03
|
|
New Jersey vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 30.1% more for transportation
|
New Jersey
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.24
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$116.02
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,841.50
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.75
|
$21.41
|
|
New Jersey vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 13.1% less for housing
|
New Jersey
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$62.68
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,279.92
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,885.98
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$126.74
|
$254.42
|
|
New Jersey vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 78.0% less for childcare
|
New Jersey
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,023.96
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$27,267.62
|
$6,000.00
|
|
New Jersey vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 19.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Jersey
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.95
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.20
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.79
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.90
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.52
|
$8.00
|
|
New Jersey vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 39.0% less for clothing
|
New Jersey
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.64
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$49.26
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.28
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$136.81
|
$55.00
|
|
New Jersey vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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