Elkridge, Maryland vs. Hackensack, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hackensack, New Jersey is 6.2% more expensive than Elkridge, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $66,920 in Hackensack, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkridge, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hackensack, New Jersey is more expensive than Elkridge, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% more expensive in Hackensack
than in Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge, MD vs. Hackensack, NJ
Compared to Elkridge, Hackensack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower