Layton, Utah vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 28.7% more expensive than Layton, Utah.

You would need a salary of $57,914 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Layton, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Layton, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Layton, Utah
Layton, UT vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Layton, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  78.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher