Paramus, New Jersey vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 46.1% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,947 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Paramus, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  45.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower