Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 9.6% more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $328,798 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
89% more expensive in Paterson
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Charlottesville, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  89.0% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher