Cost of Living Calculator - Paramus, New Jersey vs Folsom, California


The cost of living in Folsom, California is 7.0% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $10,786 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Folsom
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs Folsom, CA
Compared to Paramus, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower

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