Emmaus, Pennsylvania vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 39.0% more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $417,000 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Emmaus, PA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Emmaus, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  42.6% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher