Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Buena, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buena, New Jersey is 12.0% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,000 in Buena, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buena, New Jersey is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
33% cheaper in Buena
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. Buena, NJ
Compared to Philadelphia, Buena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  34.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower