Monmouth Junction, New Jersey vs. West Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chester, Pennsylvania is 7.5% cheaper than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,364 in West Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in West Chester
than in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Monmouth Junction, NJ vs. West Chester, PA
Compared to Monmouth Junction, West Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher