Ypsilanti, Michigan vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 51.0% more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $151,046 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ypsilanti, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Ypsilanti, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Ypsilanti, Michigan
Ypsilanti, MI vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Ypsilanti, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher