Buffalo, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 63.2% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $652,655 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
170% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Buffalo, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  468.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  50.1% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher