Boca Raton, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 19.5% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $257,003 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Boca Raton, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher