Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 16.2% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $58,102 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Seattle
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Jersey City, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.5% lower
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher