Carlisle, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 56.6% more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,646 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle, PA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Carlisle, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  83.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher