Cost of Living Calculator - Paterson, New Jersey vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 4.4% more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $78,338 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Paterson, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
14% more expensive in Newark
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Paterson, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% higher
      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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher

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