Lafayette, Indiana vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 48.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $74,055 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Paterson
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Lafayette, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  89.6% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher