Moving to New Jersey from Idaho
What to Expect
Considering a move from Idaho to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Idaho to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 32.7% more expensive than Idaho. A $75,000 salary in Idaho would need to be roughly $96,086 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Idaho and New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $96,086
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 10.4% more
Groceries
pay 33.7% more
Transportation
pay 45.4% more
Housing
pay 34.3% more
Childcare
pay 61.9% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Idaho.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
Idaho generally does better on safety, though New Jersey leads in violent crime rate.
How's the healthcare?
share of people without health insurance
share of adults with obesity
share of adults with diabetes
share of adults who smoke
New Jersey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Idaho leads in diabetes rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
Idaho performs better than New Jersey across all what about housing? metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Idaho generally does better on infrastructure, though New Jersey leads in internet access.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
typical annual income of a household
share of people below the poverty line
New Jersey generally does better on employment & economy, though Idaho leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Idaho generally does better on family life, though New Jersey leads in bachelor's degree or higher.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Boise | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 46°/29°F (8°/-2°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/47°F (22°/8°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/57°F (30°/14°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Boise | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°/25°F (3.2°/-4.1°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.1°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 55°/34°F (12.6°/1.3°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 62°/39°F (16.8°/4.1°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 72°/47°F (22.0°/8.1°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 81°/54°F (27.4°/12.1°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 91°/60°F (32.9°/15.8°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 90°/60°F (32.1°/15.3°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 79°/51°F (26.0°/10.6°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 65°/41°F (18.2°/4.9°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 48°/32°F (9.0°/-0.1°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 38°/24°F (3.1°/-4.4°C) | 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in New Jersey than Idaho?
On average New Jersey is around 28% pricier than Idaho, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
Budget about $24,022 for 3 months in New Jersey (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: movers, a truck rental, and a rental deposit.
Is New Jersey safe?
Idaho generally does better on safety, though New Jersey leads in violent crime rate.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Idaho?
New Jersey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Idaho leads in diabetes rate.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Idaho?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 64°F in Boise. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Boise gets 11.7 in.
