Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Belle Mead, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Mead, New Jersey is 8.2% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $97,354 in Belle Mead, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Mead, New Jersey is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Belle Mead
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Belle Mead, NJ
Compared to Hershey, Belle Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher