What is a pro or con of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jerseycompared to Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Lawrence township (Mercer County).

What salary do I need to live in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey copmared to Catasauqua, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $91,000 in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania should increase to $104,408 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CATASAUQUA vs. LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP (MERCER COUNTY)
Cost of Living Comparison

Catasauqua, Pennsylvania vs. Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is 14.7% more expensive than Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,408 in Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey is more expensive than Catasauqua, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Lawrence township (Mercer County)
than in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania

Catasauqua, PA vs. Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ

Compared to Catasauqua, Lawrence Township (Mercer County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

97.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

0.3% higher

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Catasauqua, Pennsylvania vs. Lawrence township (Mercer County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Catasauqua, PA vs. Lawrence Township (Mercer County), NJ

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