Plano, Texas vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 7.8% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $53,896 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Paterson
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Plano, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher