Tallahassee, Florida vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 29.8% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,371 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Paterson
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Tallahassee, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher