Cost of Living Calculator - Mesa, Arizona vs Jersey City, New Jersey


The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 33.2% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $8 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Mesa, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher

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