Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Edison, New Jersey


The cost of living in Edison, New Jersey is 73.7% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $130,247 in Edison, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Edison, New Jersey is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in Edison
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Edison, NJ
Compared to Altoona, Edison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.7% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  79.2% higher
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher

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