Tampa, Florida vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 13.4% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,702 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Paterson
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Tampa, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher