Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey is 46.5% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $131,817 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Lawn, New Jersey is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Fair Lawn
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Fair Lawn, NJ
Compared to Pittsburgh, Fair Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% higher