Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. West Caldwell, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Caldwell, New Jersey is 35.0% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,524 in West Caldwell, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Caldwell, New Jersey is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in West Caldwell
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs. West Caldwell, NJ
Compared to Philadelphia, West Caldwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher