1 facility hiring travelers, 1 opening. A two-bedroom in Paterson runs about $1,655 a month at HUD fair market rent, 46% under Morristown's.
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's University Medical Center Inc | 1 | $2,652 | $2,652 | 681 | Acute Care Hospitals ยท Magnet |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
Against the national average, New Jersey runs housing 34% above, utilities 14% above and groceries and goods 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, New Jersey, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 9% above |
| Housing | 34% above |
| Utilities | 14% above |
| Groceries and goods | 7% above |
| Services | 4% above |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Paterson is $1,655 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,440.
New Jersey taxes wage income.
Against Morristown, a two-bedroom here runs 46% lower ($1,655 against $3,070).