Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Emeryville, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emeryville, California is 1.2% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $95,791 in Emeryville, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emeryville, California is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Emeryville
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Emeryville, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Emeryville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher