Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Wasilla, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wasilla, Alaska is 22.2% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,920 in Wasilla, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wasilla, Alaska is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Wasilla
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Wasilla, AK
Compared to Jersey City, Wasilla is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  24.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher