Paterson, New Jersey vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 23.7% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,138 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Louisville
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Paterson, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower