Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs West Haven, Connecticut


The cost of living in West Haven, Connecticut is 25.7% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $60,189 in West Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Haven, Connecticut 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 West Haven
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs West Haven, CT
Compared to Jersey City, West Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% higher
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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