Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 53.6% more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $230,328 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in New York
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Bensalem, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher