Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 22.0% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $80,535 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
64% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower