Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 43.4% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,676 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower