Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs West Orange, New Jersey


The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 26.6% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $126,571 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
156% more expensive in West Orange
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs West Orange, NJ
Compared to Philadelphia, West Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.