Norfolk, Virginia vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 28.1% more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $4,868 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Norfolk, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Norfolk, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Paterson
than in Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, VA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Norfolk, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  65.2% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher