East Hanover, New Jersey vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 2.0% cheaper than East Hanover, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $137,151 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in East Hanover, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than East Hanover, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Jersey City
than in East Hanover, New Jersey
East Hanover, NJ vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to East Hanover, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower