Lexington, North Carolina vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 42.4% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,186 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Paterson
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Lexington, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher