Vancouver, Washington vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 22.4% more expensive than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $52,620 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Vancouver, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.2% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher