Bay City, Texas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 81.6% more expensive than Bay City, Texas.

You would need a salary of $90,818 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay City, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Bay City, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Bay City, Texas
Bay City, TX vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Bay City, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  226.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  114.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher