Newport News, Virginia vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 28.8% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,708 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Paterson
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Newport News, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  40.3% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher