Cost of Living Calculator - Paterson, New Jersey vs Fargo, North Dakota


The cost of living in Fargo, North Dakota is 23.9% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,053 in Fargo, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fargo, North Dakota is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Fargo
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs Fargo, ND
Compared to Paterson, Fargo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower

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