Brooklyn, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 21.8% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $59,730 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Brooklyn, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower