Paterson, New Jersey vs. Alpine, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpine, New Jersey is 186.2% more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $143,112 in Alpine, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpine, New Jersey is more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
522% more expensive in Alpine
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Alpine, NJ
Compared to Paterson, Alpine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  186.2% 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
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  828.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher