Paterson, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $106,231 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Paterson, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower