Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Omaha, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska is 37.8% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $80,472 in Omaha, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Omaha, Nebraska 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 Omaha
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Omaha, NE
Compared to Jersey City, Omaha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  46.8% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower