What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hackettstown, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Hackettstown, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Hackettstown, New Jersey could decrease to $48,566 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (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.

HACKETTSTOWN vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Hackettstown, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 2.9% cheaper than Hackettstown, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,566 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackettstown, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hackettstown, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Hackettstown, New Jersey

Hackettstown, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Hackettstown, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

42.2% higher

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Hackettstown, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hackettstown, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA

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