Paterson, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.0% more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $220,068 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Austin
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Paterson, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  19.3% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower