Lawrence, Kansas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 54.9% more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $116,202 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Lawrence, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  76.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher