What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to East Los Angeles, California?

Taxes is 22% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to East Los Angeles, California?

A salary of $100,000 in East Los Angeles, California should increase to $102,266 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST LOS ANGELES vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

East Los Angeles, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 2.3% more expensive than East Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $102,266 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in East Los Angeles, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than East Los Angeles, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
22% more expensive in Jersey City
than in East Los Angeles, California

East Los Angeles, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to East Los Angeles, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.6% higher

Commute

3.5% lower

Health

10.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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