Ithaca, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 46.7% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,030 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Ithaca, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  90.2% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher