Anaheim, California vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 23.5% cheaper than Anaheim, California.

You would need a salary of $38,231 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Anaheim, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is cheaper than Anaheim, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Paterson
than in Anaheim, California
Anaheim, CA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Anaheim, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.5% lower
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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