Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Danbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Danbury, Connecticut is 18.1% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $40,963 in Danbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Danbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Danbury
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Danbury, CT
Compared to Jersey City, Danbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher