Rochester, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 73.6% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $133,639 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
322% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Rochester, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.6% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  545.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  69.6% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower