Canton, Connecticut vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 28.0% more expensive than Canton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $128,014 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Canton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Canton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Canton, Connecticut
Canton, CT vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Canton, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  12.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower