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JERSEY CITY vs. NEW YORK
Cost of Living Comparison
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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
$933,927
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
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
40.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
34.5% higher
Commute
17.8% higher
Health
28.1% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
12.6% higher
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