Cost of Living Calculator - Paramus, New Jersey vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 3.9% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $115,338 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Boston
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs Boston, MA
Compared to Paramus, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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