Stamford, Connecticut vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 16.5% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $41,732 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Paterson
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Stamford, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  17.2% higher
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower