Palmerton, Pennsylvania vs. Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is 11.1% more expensive than Palmerton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $83,325 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmerton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Laurel, New Jersey is more expensive than Palmerton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Mount Laurel
than in Palmerton, Pennsylvania
Palmerton, PA vs. Mount_Laurel, NJ
Compared to Palmerton, Mount_Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% higher
      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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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