Jersey City, New Jersey vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 26.9% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $29,224 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in New Haven
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. New Haven, CT
Compared to Jersey City, New Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher