Tampa, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 39.2% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $115,576 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Tampa, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher