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 $69,051 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
      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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher