Salisbury, Maryland vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 74.8% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $236,005 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Salisbury, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  93.6% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher