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A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEWARK vs. NEWTOWN TOWNSHIP (DELAWARE COUNTY)
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Newark, Delaware vs. Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Newark, Delaware?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Newtown township (Delaware County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania copmared to Newark, Delaware?

A salary of $50,000 in Newark, Delaware should increase to $65,845 in Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania is 31.7% more expensive than Newark, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $65,845 in Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, Delaware.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Newark, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Newtown township (Delaware County)
than in Newark, Delaware

Newark, DE vs. Newtown Township (Delaware County), PA

Compared to Newark, Newtown Township (Delaware County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

99.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

28.6% higher

Health

10.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

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Newark, Delaware vs. Newtown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania

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