Washington, District of Columbia vs. North Bergen, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Bergen, New Jersey is 13.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $43,127 in North Bergen, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Bergen, New Jersey is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in North Bergen
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. North Bergen, NJ
Compared to Washington, North Bergen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher