Paterson, New Jersey vs. Cookeville, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cookeville, Tennessee is 25.3% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,372 in Cookeville, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cookeville, Tennessee is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Cookeville
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Cookeville, TN
Compared to Paterson, Cookeville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  29.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower