Lakewood township, New Jersey vs. Forest City, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Forest City, Pennsylvania is 31.9% cheaper than Lakewood township, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $51,042 in Forest City, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood township, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Forest City, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lakewood township, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Forest City
than in Lakewood township, New Jersey
Lakewood Township, NJ vs. Forest City, PA
Compared to Lakewood Township, Forest City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower