Hoboken, New Jersey vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 10.2% cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,900 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Hoboken, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Hoboken, New Jersey
Hoboken, NJ vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Hoboken, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher