Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 18.3% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $81,717 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Vancouver
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Jersey City, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% lower
  Commute
  18.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower