Wilmington, Delaware vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 45.4% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $107,609 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Wilmington, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  278.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  60.3% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower