Kempton, Pennsylvania vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 54.6% more expensive than Kempton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,302 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kempton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Kempton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Kempton, Pennsylvania
Kempton, PA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Kempton, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher