Fort Collins, Colorado vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 23.7% more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $92,802 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Collins, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Collins, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Fort Collins, Colorado
Fort Collins, CO vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Fort Collins, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.6% higher
  Commute
  75.9% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher