Olympia, Washington vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 5.1% more expensive than Olympia, Washington.

You would need a salary of $115,603 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Olympia, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Olympia, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
63% more expensive in Paterson
than in Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Olympia, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.1% higher
  Commute
  49.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher