Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs Portland, Tennessee


The cost of living in Portland, Tennessee is 35.2% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,375 in Portland, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Tennessee is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Portland
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs Portland, TN
Compared to Jersey City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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