Paterson, New Jersey vs. Bridgeport, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgeport, Connecticut is 2.8% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,597 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgeport, Connecticut is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Bridgeport
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Bridgeport, CT
Compared to Paterson, Bridgeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  25.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher