Jersey City, New Jersey vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 25.2% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,875 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Jersey City, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower