Martinsville, Virginia vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 70.7% more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $145,080 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Martinsville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Paterson
than in Martinsville, Virginia
Martinsville, VA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Martinsville, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  107.5% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher