Cost of living in West New York
compared to
Cost of living in West New York vs. United States overall average
West New York is 2.8% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 18.2% less in West New York
- Groceries
-
pay 1.1% less in West New York
- Transportation
-
pay 30.7% more in West New York
- Housing
-
pay 24.5% less in West New York
- Childcare
-
pay 4.1% more in West New York
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 6.9% more in West New York
- Clothing
-
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.
West New York Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $15.00 |
$10.00
-
$60.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$7.00
-
$11.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.37 |
$2.00
-
$3.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.10 |
$1.10
-
$2.99
|
West New York - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.08 |
$2.20
-
$4.73
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $3.31 |
$3.31
-
$3.31
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $4.19 |
$3.00
-
$6.99
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.46 |
$3.00
-
$5.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $5.00 |
$3.00
-
$7.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.45 |
$0.99
-
$3.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.69 |
$0.50
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.25 |
$0.75
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.47 |
$1.29
-
$3.99
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.14 |
$0.50
-
$2.00
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.53 |
$0.83
-
$3.00
|
West New York - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.07 |
$3.00
-
$3.85
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $125.00 |
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $36,344.69 |
$36,344.69
-
$36,344.69
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
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-
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|
West New York - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.00 |
$49.99
-
$100.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,800.00 |
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-
??
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
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-
??
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$65.00 |
$65.00
-
$152.94
|
West New York - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,750.00 |
$1,500.00
-
$2,200.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $17,500.00 |
$17,500.00
-
$17,500.00
|
West New York - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 |
$6.00
-
$8.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.00 |
$4.00
-
$6.95
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.00 |
$12.00
-
$14.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $29.00 |
??
-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $20.00 |
$18.00
-
$21.00
|
West New York - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00 |
$20.00
-
$55.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$80.00 |
$80.00
-
$80.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.67 |
$70.00
-
$100.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $98.00 |
$80.00
-
$125.00
|
West New York - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in New Jersey
to see the average cost of cities throughout New Jersey, like
Rutherford,
Mullica Hill,
Warren,
Woodbridge,
Bedminster Township,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to West New York.
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