Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 72.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $69,174 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Las Cruces, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  108.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher