Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Morgan City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgan City, Louisiana is 47.0% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,733 in Morgan City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgan City, Louisiana is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Morgan City
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Morgan City, LA
Compared to Jersey City, Morgan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% lower
  Commute
  51.5% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower