Kennesaw, Georgia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 33.7% more expensive than Kennesaw, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $100,278 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Kennesaw, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw, GA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Kennesaw, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher