Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Montauk, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montauk, New York is 75.0% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $131,250 in Montauk, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montauk, New York is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
184% more expensive in Montauk
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Montauk, NY
Compared to Jersey City, Montauk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.0% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher