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

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in New Brunswick.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,667 in New Brunswick, 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. NEW BRUNSWICK
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 9.3% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,667 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. New Brunswick, NJ

Compared to Philadelphia, New Brunswick is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% higher

Commute

5.8% lower

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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