Fresno, California vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 13.8% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $56,922 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Paterson
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Fresno, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher