Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 33.5% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,267 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Chester
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Piscataway, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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