Des Plaines, Illinois vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 11.5% more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,093 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Des Plaines, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Paterson
than in Des Plaines, Illinois
Des Plaines, IL vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Des Plaines, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher