Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 28.5% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,769 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Fresno
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower