Paterson, New Jersey vs. Oakland, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, California is 50.1% more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $75,043 in Oakland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, California is more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Oakland
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Oakland, CA
Compared to Paterson, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.1% higher
      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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.8% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher