Cost of Living Calculator - Hershey, Pennsylvania vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 19.5% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,700 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Newark
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Hershey, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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