Fresno, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 39.8% more expensive than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $114,625 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Fresno, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.8% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  51.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher