| | Jersey City, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | United States |
| Overall | 139.5 | 104.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.9 | 102.5 | 100 |
| Health | 99.6 | 102.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 196.2 | 75.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $553,300 | $205,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,190.0% | 10,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 153.7 | 141.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 112.9 | 109.5 | 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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Philadelphia is a very walkable and fun city to explore (albeit be aware of where not to explore at least at night). The city has beautiful old architecture , great More
I’m originally from New York City, then lived in a small city in upstate New York for eight years, then moved down to Philadelphia and have lived here for many years. More
Now the only reason some people disagree is because MONEY. If you live in “manayunk” (which I lived for 2 years) you can’t compare … you can’t compare your out skirt More
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