Baltimore, Maryland vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 58.2% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $126,528 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Baltimore, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.2% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher