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LOS ANGELES vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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Los Angeles, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is
18.0%
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California.
You would need a salary of
$57,367
in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is
cheaper
than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Los Angeles, Jersey City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
18.0% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
3.7% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
29.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
19.4% higher
Commute
7.0% lower
Health
10.7% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
3.0% higher
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