2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Jefferson, NJ vs Pearl River, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Pearl River or is it cheaper to live in Jefferson?
- Pearl River is 5.7% more expensive than Jefferson.

Which city has more affordable housing, Pearl River or Jefferson?
- Pearl River housing costs are 204.0% more expensive than Jefferson housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Jefferson or is Health Care more affordable in Pearl River.
- Health related expenses are 29.0% more in Pearl River.
 Jefferson, NJPearl River, NYUnited States
 Overall  Unlock144.4100
 Food & Groceries104.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock128.2100
 Housing57.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$545,600$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock160.8100
 Miscellaneous143.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff. In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On  More

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Reviews for Pearl River    3 Reviews

Schools are fantastic. The safe environment allows children to flourish. The community controls its own school district and keeps it strong. Recent investment of $50  More

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I grew up in Pearl River- it is a safe, friendly town with schools top ranked in the state every year... all this and a close proximity (25 miles) to NYC... cost of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Crime is very little to none. In fact, it's so low, when something does happen it seem's the whole town hear's about  More

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