Fort Hood, Texas vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 64.9% more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,481 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Hood, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Hood, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Paterson
than in Fort Hood, Texas
Fort Hood, TX vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Fort Hood, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.9% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  118.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher