Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Mountain View Acres, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain View Acres, California is 29.7% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $94,190 in Mountain View Acres, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain View Acres, California is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mountain View Acres
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Mountain View Acres, CA
Compared to Jersey City, Mountain View Acres is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower