Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 10.4% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $92,301 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
23% cheaper in Austin
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Jersey City, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower