Cost of Living Calculator - Wayne, New Jersey vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 24.9% more expensive than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,472 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, 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
32% more expensive in Queens
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs Queens, NY
Compared to Wayne, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.3% higher
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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