Brea, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 14.4% cheaper than Brea, California.

You would need a salary of $51,357 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brea, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Brea, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Brea, California
Brea, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Brea, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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