What is a pro or con of living in Paterson, New Jerseycompared to South Toms River, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Paterson.

What salary do I need to live in Paterson, New Jersey copmared to South Toms River, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in South Toms River, New Jersey should increase to $60,681 in Paterson, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH TOMS RIVER vs. PATERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

South Toms River, New Jersey vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 21.4% more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,681 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South Toms River, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Paterson
than in South Toms River, New Jersey

South Toms River, NJ vs. Paterson, NJ

Compared to South Toms River, Paterson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

56.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% higher

Commute

47.3% higher

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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South Toms River, New Jersey vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Toms River, NJ vs. Paterson, NJ

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