Cost of living comparison
West New York is 2.8% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 18.2% less in West New York
- Groceries
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pay 1.1% less in West New York
- Transportation
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pay 30.7% more in West New York
- Housing
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pay 24.5% less in West New York
- Childcare
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pay 4.1% more in West New York
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.9% more in West New York
- Clothing
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pay 21.4% more in West New York
The cost of transportation, clothing, entertainment and sports, and childcare in West New York are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including housing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in West New York.
If you lived in West New York instead of United States, you would:
pay 18.2% less for restaurants
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United States
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$15.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.10
|
|
pay 1.1% less for groceries
|
United States
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$4.08
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$3.31
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.19
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.46
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$5.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.45
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.69
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.25
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.47
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.14
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.53
|
|
pay 30.7% more for transportation
|
United States
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.07
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$125.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$36,344.69
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
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pay 24.5% less for housing
|
United States
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$50.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,800.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$65.00
|
|
pay 4.1% more for childcare
|
United States
|
West New York
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,750.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$17,500.00
|
|
pay 6.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$12.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$29.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$20.00
|
|
pay 21.4% more for clothing
|
United States
|
West New York
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$50.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$80.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$86.67
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$98.00
|
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