Oakland Park, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 34.8% more expensive than Oakland Park, Florida.

You would need a salary of $136,176 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland Park, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Oakland Park, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Oakland Park, Florida
Oakland Park, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Oakland Park, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher