Syracuse, New York vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 39.8% more expensive than Syracuse, New York.

You would need a salary of $69,917 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Syracuse, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Syracuse, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Paterson
than in Syracuse, New York
Syracuse, NY vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Syracuse, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher