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CHESTER vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is
74.2%
more expensive
than Chester, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$87,093
in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is
more expensive
than Chester, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
501% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Chester, Pennsylvania
Chester, PA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Chester, Jersey City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
74.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
10.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
652.3% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.3% higher
Commute
29.9% higher
Health
1.4% lower
Taxes
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Personal
1.8% higher
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