Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 13.8% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,382 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paterson, New Jersey is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Paterson
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Paterson, NJ
Compared to Virginia Beach, Paterson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  38.9% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher