What is a pro or con of living in Monmouth Junction, New Jerseycompared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 82% more expensive in Monmouth Junction.

What salary do I need to live in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey copmared to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania should increase to $70,146 in Monmouth Junction, 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.

BETHLEHEM vs. MONMOUTH JUNCTION
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey is 40.3% more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,146 in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey is more expensive than Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Monmouth Junction
than in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Bethlehem, PA vs. Monmouth Junction, NJ

Compared to Bethlehem, Monmouth Junction is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

128.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

73.8% higher

Health

3.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania vs. Monmouth Junction, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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