Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 75.8% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $307,599 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Paramus
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Albuquerque, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.8% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  191.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  57.5% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.7% higher