Washington, District of Columbia vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 21.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $39,044 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Paterson
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Washington, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  2.1% higher
Cost of Food
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