Clearwater, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 45.7% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $72,856 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Clearwater, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.7% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% higher
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher