Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 11.6% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,223 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Phoenix
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Hackensack, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  18.1% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower