Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 49.9% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,097 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Cleveland
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Jersey City, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% lower
      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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% lower
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower