Paramus, New Jersey vs. Fort Washington, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is 20.5% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,756 in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Washington
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Fort Washington, PA
Compared to Paramus, Fort Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower