Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs Fort Washington, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is 12.1% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $94,912 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fort Washington
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs Fort Washington, PA
Compared to Jersey City, Fort Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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