Irvine, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 20.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $63,788 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Irvine, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher