Horseheads, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 76.1% more expensive than Horseheads, New York.

You would need a salary of $176,098 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Horseheads, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Horseheads, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Horseheads, New York
Horseheads, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Horseheads, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  97.3% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher