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

Transportation is 52% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts should increase to $84,543 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.

SHREWSBURY vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 12.7% more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,543 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
52% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Shrewsbury, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Shrewsbury, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

11.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

52.2% higher

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shrewsbury, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ

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