Hanover, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 1.1% cheaper than Hanover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $158,247 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Hanover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Hanover, Massachusetts
Hanover, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Hanover, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower