Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 40.4% more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $105,275 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Queens
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Elizabeth, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.7% higher
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher