Rutherford, New Jersey vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 17.6% cheaper than Rutherford, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,176 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is cheaper than Rutherford, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Paterson
than in Rutherford, New Jersey
Rutherford, NJ vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Rutherford, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  5.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower