Helena, Montana vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 45.3% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $159,799 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Helena, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.3% higher
  Commute
  152.8% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher