| Jersey City, NJ | Kirkland, WA | United States |
Overall | 139.5 | 158.1 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 107.9 | 108.8 | 100 |
Health | 99.6 | 88.2 | 100 |
Housing | 196.2 | 329.5 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $553,300 | $1,055,900 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 11,190.0% | 6,980.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 153.7 | 135.6 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 112.9 | 150.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Jersey City 20 Reviews
Jersey City has improved over the past 10-15 years, especially Downtown Jersey City. It has the charm of brownstone homes and the appeal of new high rise condo More
I'm fairly young but I grew up in this city, and it's not that bad. Some people say it's dangerous and I beg to differ. If you come from the suburbs perhaps you may feel More
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Reviews for Kirkland 14 Reviews
12 years in Kirkland. It sure changed but love it. Great waterfront, restaurants, art galleries, public transportation, parks, and schools. And only 20 minutes from More
Beautiful water and mountain views, enticing wailing culture, bars, restaurants and upscale shopping. Lived here for 7 years now and lookig to move to someplace sunnier More
We are not living in our home in Kirkland at the moment (retired now and moving about) and we miss it. Our home is in a lovely small cul de sac and backs on to a More
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