Paterson, New Jersey vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 14.1% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,942 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Dallas
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Paterson, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower