Abilene, Texas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 82.1% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $269,498 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Abilene, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.1% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  124.4% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher