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


The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 27.7% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,780 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Paterson
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Paterson, NJ
Compared to Springfield, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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