Groton, Connecticut vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 11.5% more expensive than Groton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $55,735 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Groton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Paterson
than in Groton, Connecticut
Groton, CT vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Groton, 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  39.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher