What is a pro or con of living in Elizabeth, New Jerseycompared to Chester, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 379% more expensive in Elizabeth.

What salary do I need to live in Elizabeth, New Jersey copmared to Chester, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Chester, Pennsylvania should increase to $72,316 in Elizabeth, 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.

CHESTER vs. ELIZABETH
Cost of Living Comparison

Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 44.6% more expensive than Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,316 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
379% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Chester, Pennsylvania

Chester, PA vs. Elizabeth, NJ

Compared to Chester, Elizabeth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

351.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% higher

Commute

18.6% higher

Health

3.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Elizabeth, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chester, PA vs. Elizabeth, NJ

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