Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 18.4% more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $87,587 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Salt Lake City, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  64.6% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher