Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 26.3% more expensive than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $92,224 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Bridgeport, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower