Paterson, New Jersey vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 8.2% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $45,918 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
42% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Paterson, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower