Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Burlington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, Massachusetts is 2.5% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $169,114 in Burlington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, 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
35% more expensive in Burlington
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Burlington, MA
Compared to Jersey City, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% higher