Springfield, Missouri vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 43.8% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $71,883 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Paterson
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Springfield, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher