Waukesha, Wisconsin vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 59.4% more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $389,035 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, New Jersey is more expensive than Waukesha, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in Paramus
than in Waukesha, Wisconsin
Waukesha, WI vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Waukesha, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  49.3% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher