Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Fair Lawn, New Jersey


The cost of living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey is 12.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $49,137 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Lawn, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fair Lawn
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Fair Lawn, NJ
Compared to Boston, Fair Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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