Jersey City, New Jersey vs. York, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in York, Pennsylvania is 36.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,861 in York, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, York, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in York
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. York, PA
Compared to Jersey City, York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  28.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower