Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 82.3% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $118,510 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.3% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  123.4% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher