Hockessin, Delaware vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 15.5% more expensive than Hockessin, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $157,107 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hockessin, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Hockessin, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Hockessin, Delaware
Hockessin, DE vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Hockessin, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower