Westfield, New Jersey vs. River Vale, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in River Vale, New Jersey is 9.2% cheaper than Westfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,384 in River Vale, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, River Vale, New Jersey is cheaper than Westfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in River Vale
than in Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield, NJ vs. River Vale, NJ
Compared to Westfield, River Vale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher