Paramus, New Jersey vs. Belmont, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belmont, Massachusetts is 29.1% more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $64,536 in Belmont, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belmont, Massachusetts is more expensive than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Belmont
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Belmont, MA
Compared to Paramus, Belmont is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher