What is a pro or con of living in Paramus, New Jerseycompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Paramus.

What salary do I need to live in Paramus, New Jersey copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Alexandria, Virginia should increase to $85,317 in Paramus, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. PARAMUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 13.8% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,317 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Paramus
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Paramus, NJ

Compared to Alexandria, Paramus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.0% higher

Commute

9.3% higher

Health

3.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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