Los Angeles, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 18.0% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $61,464 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Los Angeles, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
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  Personal
  3.0% higher
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