Arlington, Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 10.6% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $93,824 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Arlington, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower