Kirkland, Washington vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 19.4% cheaper than Kirkland, Washington.

You would need a salary of $96,696 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirkland, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Kirkland, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Kirkland, Washington
Kirkland, WA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Kirkland, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  60.3% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower