Paterson, New Jersey vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 21.9% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,031 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Paterson, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower