Mahwah, New Jersey vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 21.8% more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $91,335 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Queens
than in Mahwah, New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Mahwah, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% higher
  Commute
  39.8% higher
  Health
  29.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher