Cost of Living Calculator - Prospect Park, Pennsylvania vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 27.3% more expensive than Prospect Park, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $108,166 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Prospect Park, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Newark
than in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania
Prospect Park, PA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Prospect Park, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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