2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Paramus, NJ vs Fort Washington, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Washington or is it cheaper to live in Paramus?
- Fort Washington is 19.1% less expensive than Paramus.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Washington or Paramus?
- Fort Washington housing costs are 30.3% less expensive than Paramus housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Paramus or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Washington.
- Health related expenses are 3.3% more in Fort Washington.
 Paramus, NJFort Washington, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock114.1100
 Food & Groceries109.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.1100
 Housing249.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$523,500$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock98.9100
 Miscellaneous141.7  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Paramus    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

My siblings and I are products of the Paramus Public School system and I am an attorney, my sister is a doctor and my brother is finishing his MBA. Many of my high  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here most of my life and it is a fabulous place to live. Community oriented - great schools and great  More

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Reviews for Fort Washington    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Beautiful town. Small. Horse Country. Just outside Philadelphia. High cost of housing- average home price over $400,000. Air quality not that great. Tight knit  More

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