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NEW YORK vs. JERSEY CITY
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New York, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is
14.4%
cheaper
than New York, New York.
You would need a salary of
$34,259
in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is
cheaper
than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Jersey City
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to New York, Jersey City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
14.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
28.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
25.6% lower
Commute
15.1% lower
Health
21.9% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
11.2% lower
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