Hamtramck, Michigan vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 25.1% more expensive than Hamtramck, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $62,553 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamtramck, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Hamtramck, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Paterson
than in Hamtramck, Michigan
Hamtramck, MI vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Hamtramck, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  223.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  19.8% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher