Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Raritan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raritan, New Jersey is 13.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,952 in Raritan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raritan, New Jersey is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Raritan
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Raritan, NJ
Compared to Philadelphia, Raritan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher