Lewes, Delaware vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 23.4% more expensive than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $61,709 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lewes, Delaware
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
76% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Lewes, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  76.7% higher
  Health
  12.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher