El Paso, Texas vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 43.4% more expensive than El Paso, Texas.

You would need a salary of $136,244 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in El Paso, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than El Paso, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Paterson
than in El Paso, Texas
El Paso, TX vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to El Paso, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% higher