What is a pro or con of living in Collingswood, New Jerseycompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Taxes is 25% more expensive in Collingswood.

What salary do I need to live in Collingswood, New Jersey copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,295 in Collingswood, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. COLLINGSWOOD
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Collingswood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Collingswood, New Jersey is 2.6% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,295 in Collingswood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Collingswood, New Jersey is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
25% more expensive in Collingswood
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Collingswood, NJ

Compared to State College, Collingswood is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

25.9% higher

Commute

25.8% higher

Health

24.5% lower

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Collingswood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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