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New Brunswick vs Sayreville

New Brunswick, New Jersey versus Sayreville, New Jersey: a factual, side-by-side comparison of cost of living, housing, safety, schools, and climate. Greener figures rank better among US places.

Overall livability

New Brunswick

Mixed · objective livability35/100

Sayreville

Mixed · objective livability43/100

Sayreville edges out New Brunswick on overall objective livability (43 vs 35 of 100), though each leads on different factors below.

Factor-by-factor comparison

FactorNew BrunswickSayreville
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k$95k
Cost of Living$60k$60k
Home Value$290k$378k
Monthly Rent$2k$2k
Monthly Owner Costs$2k$3k
Property Tax Rate2.03%2.16%
Income Tax10.70%10.70%
Sales Tax6.60%6.60%
Estimated total tax burden23.15%21.46%
Unemployment6.5%5.4%
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F32°F
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F77°F
Annual Precipitation49.5 in49.9 in
Annual Snowfall29.0 in29.0 in
Sunny Days170 days170 days
Summer Humidity63°F63°F
Comfortable Days74 days75 days
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk76.428.4
Air Quality48 AQI45 AQI
School Quality100.0100.0
Violent Crime2307/100k585/100k
Property Crime2165/100k956/100k
Community
Population55,71845,136
Median Age24.039.1
Racial Diversity0.720.63
Male/Female Ratio1.091.05
Political LeaningD+22D+22
White (%)27.4%47.1%
Black (%)13.8%11.9%
Hispanic (%)46.9%20.2%
Asian (%)8.8%17.2%
Other / Multiracial (%)3.1%3.6%
Getting Around
Commute Time27 min34 min
Walkability15.1/2012.1/20
Airport Distance20 mi18 mi
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.6%92.7%
Amenities Nearby79.8756.72
Park & Nature AccessModerateModerate

Each figure is colored by how it ranks among all US places: green is strong, amber average, red weaker. Neutral factors (population, demographics, target-style climate) show their percentile without a better/worse claim.

Frequently asked questions

Is New Brunswick or Sayreville more affordable?
Sayreville has the lower cost of living: its index is $60k, compared with New Brunswick's $60k and Sayreville's $60k. Median rent is $2k in New Brunswick versus $2k in Sayreville.
Is New Brunswick or Sayreville safer?
Sayreville has the lower violent crime rate. New Brunswick reports 2307/100k and Sayreville reports 585/100k (violent crimes per 100,000 residents).
Are homes cheaper in New Brunswick or Sayreville?
The median home value is $290k in New Brunswick and $378k in Sayreville, so homes are more affordable in New Brunswick.
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