Newark, New Jersey vs. Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pottstown, Pennsylvania is 19.4% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,309 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pottstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Pottstown
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Pottstown, PA
Compared to Newark, Pottstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower