Mahwah, New Jersey vs. Pearl River, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pearl River, New York is 4.3% more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,135 in Pearl River, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pearl River, New York is more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
24% more expensive in Pearl River
than in Mahwah, New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ vs. Pearl River, NY
Compared to Mahwah, Pearl River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  30.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower