Trenton, New Jersey vs. Chester, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Pennsylvania is 14.3% cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,865 in Chester, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Chester
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Chester, PA
Compared to Trenton, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower