What is a pro or con of living in Paterson, New Jerseycompared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in Paterson.

What salary do I need to live in Paterson, New Jersey copmared to North Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $96,923 in Paterson, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTH_CHARLESTON vs. PATERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 29.2% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,923 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Paterson
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North_Charleston, SC vs. Paterson, NJ

Compared to North_Charleston, Paterson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% higher

Commute

56.6% higher

Health

4.7% higher

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Paterson, New Jersey

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North_Charleston, SC vs. Paterson, NJ

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