Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. East Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Orange, New Jersey is 38.0% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,914 in East Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in East Orange
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. East Orange, NJ
Compared to Harrisburg, East Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  343.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  73.8% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher