Memphis, Tennessee vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 86.3% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $104,341 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Memphis, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.3% 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
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  62.6% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher