Lakewood, Washington vs. West New York, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West New York, New Jersey is 2.7% more expensive than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $77,012 in West New York, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West New York, New Jersey is more expensive than Lakewood, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
65% more expensive in West New York
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs. West New York, NJ
Compared to Lakewood, West New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  59.3% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower