Manhattan, New York vs. Mahwah, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mahwah, New Jersey is 37.6% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,210 in Mahwah, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mahwah, New Jersey is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Mahwah
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Mahwah, NJ
Compared to Manhattan, Mahwah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.6% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower