Totowa, New Jersey vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 43.5% cheaper than Totowa, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,807 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Totowa, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Totowa, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Altoona
than in Totowa, New Jersey
Totowa, NJ vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Totowa, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower