What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Albany, Oregon?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Albany, Oregon?

A salary of $50,000 in Albany, Oregon should increase to $71,912 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBANY vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Albany, Oregon vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 43.8% more expensive than Albany, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $71,912 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, Oregon.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Albany, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Albany, Oregon

Albany, OR vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Albany, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

35.8% higher

Commute

82.1% higher

Health

4.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

12.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Albany, Oregon vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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