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Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 22.0% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $366,034 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
64% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  22.0% higher
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  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% higher
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  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
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  Personal
  2.9% lower
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