Dallas, Texas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 43.0% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $92,931 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Dallas, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  125.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher