Leander, Texas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 20.9% more expensive than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $60,469 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Leander, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Leander, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher