Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Madison, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Alabama is 31.8% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,107 in Madison, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Alabama is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Madison
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Madison, AL
Compared to Jersey City, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower