Las Vegas, Nevada vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 5.9% more expensive than Las Vegas, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $52,973 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Las Vegas, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Paterson
than in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Las Vegas, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  8.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher