North Bergen, New Jersey vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 29.7% cheaper than North Bergen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,142 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than North Bergen, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Lancaster
than in North Bergen, New Jersey
North Bergen, NJ vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to North Bergen, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower