Mobile, Alabama vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 74.2% more expensive than Mobile, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $104,511 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mobile, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Mobile, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, AL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Mobile, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.2% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher