Cost of Living Calculator - Paterson, New Jersey vs Springfield, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Springfield, Massachusetts is 21.7% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,158 in Springfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Springfield
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs Springfield, MA
Compared to Paterson, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower

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