Howell, New Jersey vs. Mertztown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mertztown, Pennsylvania is 20.3% cheaper than Howell, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,740 in Mertztown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Howell, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mertztown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Howell, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Mertztown
than in Howell, New Jersey
Howell, NJ vs. Mertztown, PA
Compared to Howell, Mertztown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% lower
      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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower