Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 36.8% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $128,035 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Jersey City, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower