Ithaca, New York vs. Prospect Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prospect Park, New Jersey is 21.4% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $60,722 in Prospect Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect Park, New Jersey is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Prospect Park
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Prospect Park, NJ
Compared to Ithaca, Prospect Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  64.2% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher