Paterson, New Jersey vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 10.3% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,855 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in New Haven
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Paterson, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.7% higher