Washington, District of Columbia vs. Jefferson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jefferson, New Jersey is 32.9% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $33,566 in Jefferson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jefferson, New Jersey is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Jefferson
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Jefferson, NJ
Compared to Washington, Jefferson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  8.9% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher