East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 20.2% more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $90,175 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Jersey City
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher