Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Plano, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plano, Texas is 24.4% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $75,554 in Plano, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plano, Texas is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Plano
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Plano, TX
Compared to Jersey City, Plano is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower