Wayne, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 25.2% more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $93,875 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in New York
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Wayne, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.3% higher
  Commute
  30.7% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher