Marietta, Georgia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 28.8% more expensive than Marietta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $70,847 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Marietta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Marietta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Marietta, Georgia
Marietta, GA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Marietta, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  26.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher