Paterson, New Jersey vs. Ferguson, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferguson, Missouri is 34.6% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,696 in Ferguson, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferguson, Missouri is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ferguson
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Ferguson, MO
Compared to Paterson, Ferguson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower