Wichita, Kansas vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 95.6% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $97,794 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
338% more expensive in Paramus
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Wichita, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.6% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher