Arlington, Texas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 43.3% more expensive than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $128,929 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Arlington, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher