Kingsport, Tennessee vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 81.6% more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $217,962 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Kingsport, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Kingsport, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.6% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  90.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher