Davenport, Iowa vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 83.9% more expensive than Davenport, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $91,975 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Davenport, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Davenport, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Davenport, Iowa
Davenport, IA vs. Jersey_City, NJ
Compared to Davenport, Jersey_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.9% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  283.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.2% higher
  Commute
  92.6% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher