Cost of Living Calculator - Jersey City, New Jersey vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 27.2% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,589 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Worcester
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey_City, NJ vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Jersey_City, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower

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