Belfast, Maine vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 61.3% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $209,743 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Belfast, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.3% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  99.1% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher