Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Troy, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, New York is 36.0% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,994 in Troy, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, New York is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Troy
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey_City, NJ vs. Troy, NY
Compared to Jersey_City, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower