Davis, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 6.2% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $46,883 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Davis, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher