Rock Hill, South Carolina vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 27.5% more expensive than Rock Hill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,774 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Rock Hill, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Paterson
than in Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill, SC vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Rock Hill, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher