Jersey City, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 16.8% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $58,380 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in New York
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Jersey City, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.5% higher
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  28.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher