Paterson, New Jersey vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 10.6% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,685 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Worcester
than in Paterson, New Jersey
Paterson, NJ vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Paterson, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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