Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Garfield, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Garfield, New Jersey is 45.1% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,969 in Garfield, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Garfield, New Jersey is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Garfield
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Garfield, NJ
Compared to Harrisburg, Garfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  580.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher