Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 37.4% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,696 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Worcester, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher