Maryland City, Maryland vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 31.2% more expensive than Maryland City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $91,807 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Maryland City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Maryland City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Maryland City, Maryland
Maryland City, MD vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Maryland City, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  44.0% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower