Cost of Living Calculator - Bensalem, Pennsylvania vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 11.8% more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,144 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Bensalem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Newark
than in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
Bensalem, PA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Bensalem, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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