Long Beach, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 9.2% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $45,380 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Long Beach, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher