Hanover township (Northampton County), Pennsylvania vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 31.3% more expensive than Hanover township (Northampton County), Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,628 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover township (Northampton County), Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Hanover township (Northampton County), Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Hanover township (Northampton County), Pennsylvania
Hanover Township (Northampton County), PA vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Hanover Township (Northampton County), Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  51.9% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher