Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 21.9% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,928 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  17.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher

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