Cost of Living Calculator - Paterson, New Jersey vs Durham, North Carolina


The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 17.1% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,181 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Durham
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs Durham, NC
Compared to Paterson, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  38.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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