What is a pro or con of living in Lawrenceville, New Jerseycompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Lawrenceville.

What salary do I need to live in Lawrenceville, New Jersey copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $60,476 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lawrenceville, New Jersey is 21.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,476 in Lawrenceville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lawrenceville, New Jersey is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Lawrenceville
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Lawrenceville, NJ

Compared to Philadelphia, Lawrenceville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

98.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

22.0% lower

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Lawrenceville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Philadelphia, PA vs. Lawrenceville, NJ

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