Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 36.5% more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $272,946 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Lancaster, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher