Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 14.6% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,718 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Hackensack, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% lower
      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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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