Andover, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 6.1% cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,944 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Andover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Andover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Andover, Massachusetts
Andover, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Andover, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% lower
      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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  41.5% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower