Sacramento, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 18.8% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $106,875 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Sacramento, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher