What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 52% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Charles Town, West Virginia?

A salary of $69,000 in Charles Town, West Virginia should increase to $87,631 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLES TOWN vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 27.0% more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $87,631 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charles Town, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Charles Town, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Charles Town, West Virginia

Charles Town, WV vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Charles Town, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

109.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.9% higher

Commute

9.8% higher

Health

20.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Charles Town, West Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charles Town, WV vs. Jersey City, NJ

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