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JERSEY CITY vs. SAN JOSE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Jersey City, New Jersey vs. San Jose, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Jose, California is
48.9%
more expensive
than Jersey City, New Jersey.
You would need a salary of
$238,227
in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is
more expensive
than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in San Jose
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Jersey City, San Jose is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
48.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
5.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
106.7% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.5% lower
Commute
1.8% lower
Health
8.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
2.6% lower
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