Mequon, Wisconsin vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 30.7% more expensive than Mequon, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $130,713 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is more expensive than Mequon, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Paramus
than in Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon, WI vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Mequon, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher