Federal Way, Washington vs. Mahwah, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mahwah, New Jersey is 3.1% more expensive than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $82,446 in Mahwah, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mahwah, New Jersey is more expensive than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Mahwah
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Mahwah, NJ
Compared to Federal Way, Mahwah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.4% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower