Los Alamos, New Mexico vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 50.6% more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $213,814 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Los Alamos, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Los Alamos, New Mexico
Los Alamos, NM vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Los Alamos, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  137.6% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher