Moving to New Jersey from Washington
What to Expect
Considering a move from Washington to New Jersey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Washington to New Jersey, you would find that New Jersey is 10.8% more expensive than Washington. A $75,000 salary in Washington would need to be roughly $83,490 in New Jersey to maintain the same lifestyle.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Washington and New Jersey.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → $83,490
To maintain the same standard of living in New Jersey
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 0.1% more
Groceries
pay 15.2% more
Transportation
pay 13.8% more
Housing
pay 8.0% more
Childcare
pay 14.6% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 5.6% 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.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in New Jersey cost about 12% more than cities in Washington.
Compare cities head-to-head
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in New Jersey compared to Washington.
Is it safe?
incidents per 100,000 people per year
incidents per 100,000 people per year
New Jersey performs significantly better than Washington across all safety metrics.
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
Washington generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Jersey leads in adult obesity rate.
What about housing?
typical price of a home
typical monthly gross rent
share of homes that are owner-occupied
New Jersey generally does better on what about housing?, though Washington leads in homeownership rate.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
minutes each way to work
Washington performs better than New Jersey across all infrastructure metrics.
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 Washington leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
share of adults with a 4-year college degree
Washington 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 | Olympia | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 50°/34°F (10°/1°C) | 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/43°F (18°/6°C) | 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 51°/36°F (11°/2°C) | 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) |
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| Month | Olympia | Trenton |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/34°F (7.7°/0.9°C) | 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) |
| Feb | 49°/33°F (9.6°/0.4°C) | 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) |
| Mar | 54°/35°F (12.2°/1.7°C) | 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) |
| Apr | 59°/38°F (14.9°/3.2°C) | 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) |
| May | 65°/43°F (18.5°/6.2°C) | 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) |
| Jun | 71°/48°F (21.4°/8.7°C) | 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) |
| Jul | 77°/51°F (24.9°/10.4°C) | 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) |
| Aug | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.3°C) | 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) |
| Sep | 72°/46°F (22.1°/7.8°C) | 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) |
| Oct | 60°/40°F (15.7°/4.7°C) | 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 50°/36°F (10.1°/2.4°C) | 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) |
| Dec | 44°/33°F (6.8°/0.3°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 Washington?
On average New Jersey is around 11% pricier than Washington, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to New Jersey?
Budget about $20,872 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?
New Jersey performs significantly better than Washington across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in New Jersey compared to Washington?
Washington generally does better on health & wellbeing, though New Jersey leads in adult obesity rate.
What's the weather like in New Jersey compared to Washington?
The average high temperature in Trenton is 63°F, compared to 60°F in Olympia. Trenton receives around 46.5 in of rainfall per year, while Olympia gets 50.0 in.
