Fort Wayne, Indiana vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 79.2% more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $114,660 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Wayne, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Fort Wayne, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  259.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.4% higher
  Commute
  88.6% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher