Mountain Lakes, New Jersey vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 31.5% cheaper than Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,246 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is cheaper than Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Paterson
than in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
Mountain Lakes, NJ vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Mountain Lakes, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% lower
      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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  3.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower