Fair Lawn, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 25.3% more expensive than Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,630 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fair Lawn, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in New York
than in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Fair Lawn, NJ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fair Lawn, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.2% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher