Kettering, Ohio vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 71.5% more expensive than Kettering, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $85,748 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kettering, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Kettering, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Kettering, Ohio
Kettering, OH vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Kettering, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.5% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  96.0% higher
  Health
  10.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher