Madison, Wisconsin vs. Mahwah, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mahwah, New Jersey is 36.3% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $122,663 in Mahwah, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mahwah, New Jersey is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Mahwah
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Mahwah, NJ
Compared to Madison, Mahwah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  57.1% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher