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

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in Hackensack.

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

A salary of $75,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $91,808 in Hackensack, 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. HACKENSACK
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Hackensack, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hackensack, New Jersey is 22.4% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $91,808 in Hackensack, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hackensack, New Jersey is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Hackensack
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Hackensack, NJ

Compared to State College, Hackensack is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

25.9% higher

Commute

98.3% higher

Health

22.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.8% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Hackensack, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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