Paterson, New Jersey vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 18.8% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,906 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Houston
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Paterson, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower