Palm Beach Gardens, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 18.2% more expensive than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

You would need a salary of $118,167 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
57% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
Palm Beach Gardens, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Palm Beach Gardens, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  27.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher