Aurora, Colorado vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 21.4% more expensive than Aurora, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $60,723 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Aurora, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, CO vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Aurora, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher