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

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Pompton Lakes.

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

A salary of $75,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $88,521 in Pompton Lakes, 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.

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STATE COLLEGE vs. POMPTON LAKES
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey is 18.0% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,521 in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pompton Lakes, 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
16% more expensive in Pompton Lakes
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Pompton Lakes, NJ

Compared to State College, Pompton Lakes is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.8% higher

Commute

85.7% higher

Health

19.7% lower

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Personal

9.5% higher

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Pompton Lakes, New Jersey

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