Jacksonville, Florida vs. Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey is 53.7% more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $153,715 in Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield township (Essex County), New Jersey is more expensive than Jacksonville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Fairfield township (Essex County)
than in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, FL vs. Fairfield Township (Essex County), NJ
Compared to Jacksonville, Fairfield Township (Essex County) is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher