What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Columbus, Georgia?

Median Home Cost is 292% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Columbus, Georgia?

A salary of $102,000 in Columbus, Georgia should increase to $192,785 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.

COLUMBUS vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Georgia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 89.0% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $192,785 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Columbus, Georgia

Columbus, GA vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Columbus, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

89.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

445.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

92.6% higher

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

18.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Georgia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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