Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Piscataway, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Piscataway, New Jersey is 41.4% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $113,144 in Piscataway, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Piscataway, New Jersey is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Piscataway
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Piscataway, NJ
Compared to Harrisburg, Piscataway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  565.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher