Utica, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 72.5% more expensive than Utica, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,260 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Utica, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Utica, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Utica, New York
Utica, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Utica, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  374.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  84.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher