Mountville, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 49.5% more expensive than Mountville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $149,482 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountville, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Mountville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Mountville, Pennsylvania
Mountville, PA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Mountville, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  66.3% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher