Tucson, Arizona vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 50.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $98,077 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Tucson, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher