Portland, Pennsylvania vs. East Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Orange, New Jersey is 33.5% more expensive than Portland, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $66,740 in East Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in East Orange
than in Portland, Pennsylvania
Portland, PA vs. East Orange, NJ
Compared to Portland, East Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher