Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, New York vs Hackensack, New Jersey


The cost of living in Hackensack, New Jersey is 44.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $94,372 in Hackensack, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hackensack, New Jersey is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Hackensack
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs Hackensack, NJ
Compared to Manhattan, Hackensack is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% lower
      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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.8% lower

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