Apex, North Carolina vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 27.4% more expensive than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,587 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Apex, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
71% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Apex, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  71.2% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher