Madison, Wisconsin vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 42.4% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $71,203 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Jersey_City, NJ
Compared to Madison, Jersey_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  79.1% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher