Paterson, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 30.4% more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $96,379 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Boston
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Paterson, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  3.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  19.6% higher
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