Raritan, New Jersey vs. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is 26.3% cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,831 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Raritan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Harrisburg
than in Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan, NJ vs. Harrisburg, PA
Compared to Raritan, Harrisburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower