Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 61.3% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $121,006 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
123% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Grand Rapids, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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)
  194.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  61.6% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher