Collegeville, Pennsylvania vs. Hackensack, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hackensack, New Jersey is 4.9% more expensive than Collegeville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,119 in Hackensack, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hackensack, New Jersey is more expensive than Collegeville, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
55% more expensive in Hackensack
than in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Collegeville, PA vs. Hackensack, NJ
Compared to Collegeville, Hackensack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher