Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Wildwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wildwood, New Jersey is 49.7% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,866 in Wildwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wildwood, New Jersey is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Wildwood
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Wildwood, NJ
Compared to Altoona, Wildwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  9.1% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher