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JERSEY CITY vs. BOSTON
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Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
6.2%
more expensive
than Jersey City, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$169,972
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Boston
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Jersey City, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.2% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
3.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
24.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
4.4% higher
Commute
14.2% lower
Health
9.9% lower
Taxes
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Personal
20.0% higher
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