Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs East Palo Alto, California


The cost of living in East Palo Alto, California is 27.8% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $255,540 in East Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in East Palo Alto
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs East Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Jersey City, East Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.7% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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