Paterson, NJ Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Paterson, New Jersey?
$6,240 / month
for a family, 15.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $74,880 for the year for a family.
$4,533 / month
for a single person, 4.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $54,400 for the year for a single person.

Paterson cost of living score
124.8
More expensive
24.8% higher
than the US average
4.2% higher
than the New Jersey average
Paterson, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 124.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.8% higher than the U.S. average and 4.2% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Paterson, NJ

Housing costs in Paterson?
A typical home costs $391,600, which is 15.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.4% less expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Paterson costs $1,580 per month, which is 10.5% more than the national average of $1,430 and 8.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Paterson?
To live comfortably in Paterson, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $74,880 for a family, and $54,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Paterson?
Paterson, New Jersey presents relatively affordable housing options; median house values hit close to $236K while median rent for a one-bedroom apartment usually hovers between approximately $1,400 - 1,700 depending on area or building type chosen. Essential items such as food and utilities are estimated to remain very similar to those found nationwide wheres taxes have historically been lower than some other parts of Passaic County due mainly to Paterson’s standing west Manhattan metropolitan region .
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPatersonNew JerseyUnited States
    Unlock119.8100.0
  103.4  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$432,100$338,100
  115.4  Unlock100.0
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  102.0  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 20 years ago

your murder rate for paterson,n j is lower than what the fbi reported .petersburg is higher than what the fbi  More

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