Cities Similar to Paterson, NJ
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Paterson, NJ
1. Elizabeth, NJ
135,829 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$501K
Rent estimate
$1,665/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Lowell, MA
114,296 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$461K
Rent estimate
$1,680/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Providence, RI
190,792 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$430K
Rent estimate
$1,900/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Manchester, NH
115,474 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$436K
Rent estimate
$1,540/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Lynn, MA
101,241 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$521K
Rent estimate
$2,160/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Nashua, NH
91,003 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$452K
Rent estimate
$1,760/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Worcester, MA
207,621 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$410K
Rent estimate
$1,660/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Lawrence, MA
88,172 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$470K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Stamford, CT
136,226 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$609K
Rent estimate
$2,330/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Clifton, NJ
88,461 people · Northeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$599K
Rent estimate
$2,015/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Paterson
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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