What is a pro or con of living in Piscataway, New Jerseycompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Piscataway.

What salary do I need to live in Piscataway, New Jersey copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $93,078 in Piscataway, 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. PISCATAWAY
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 24.1% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $93,078 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Piscataway
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Piscataway, NJ

Compared to State College, Piscataway is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.9% higher

Commute

94.4% higher

Health

21.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

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