What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 62% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to West Chester, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $120,000 in West Chester, Pennsylvania should increase to $139,405 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST CHESTER vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 16.2% more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $139,405 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
62% more expensive in Jersey City
than in West Chester, Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to West Chester, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

63.0% higher

Health

5.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.3% lower

Cost of Food

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West Chester, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Chester, PA vs. Jersey City, NJ

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