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JERSEY CITY vs. PHILADELPHIA
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Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
27.3%
cheaper
than Jersey City, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$254,486
in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Jersey City, Philadelphia is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
27.3% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
5.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
68.4% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
3.8% lower
Commute
7.7% lower
Health
2.5% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.4% higher
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