Jersey City, New Jersey vs. White Plains, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in White Plains, New York is 6.5% more expensive than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,231 in White Plains, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, White Plains, 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
18% more expensive in White Plains
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. White Plains, NY
Compared to Jersey City, White Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% higher
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher