Lynchburg, Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 75.9% more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,942 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lynchburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Lynchburg, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  229.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  111.4% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher