Hackettstown, New Jersey vs. Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ephrata, Pennsylvania is 12.7% cheaper than Hackettstown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $78,595 in Ephrata, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackettstown, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ephrata, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hackettstown, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ephrata
than in Hackettstown, New Jersey
Hackettstown, NJ vs. Ephrata, PA
Compared to Hackettstown, Ephrata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower