Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 59.0% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $79,515 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Albuquerque, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.0% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  71.9% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher