Paramus, New Jersey vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 5.1% more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $157,707 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Seattle
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Paramus, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.5% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher