Portland, Oregon vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 11.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $44,411 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Paterson
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Portland, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.4% higher
  Commute
  4.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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