Lewiston, Maine vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 67.7% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $50,314 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Lewiston, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  99.9% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher