Brookhaven, Georgia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 5.7% more expensive than Brookhaven, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $179,707 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookhaven, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Brookhaven, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Brookhaven, Georgia
Brookhaven, GA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Brookhaven, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  29.4% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher