What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 168% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $46,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $63,261 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHILADELPHIA vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 37.5% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,261 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Philadelphia, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

216.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

8.3% higher

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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