What is a pro or con of living in Shrewsbury borough, New Jerseycompared to Jersey City, New Jersey?

Transportation is 34% cheaper in Shrewsbury borough.

What salary do I need to live in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey copmared to Jersey City, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Jersey City, New Jersey could decrease to $48,857 in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

JERSEY CITY vs. SHREWSBURY BOROUGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey is 2.3% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,857 in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
34% cheaper in Shrewsbury borough
than in Jersey City, New Jersey

Jersey City, NJ vs. Shrewsbury Borough, NJ

Compared to Jersey City, Shrewsbury Borough is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

34.2% lower

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jersey City, NJ vs. Shrewsbury Borough, NJ

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