Monroe, North Carolina vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 53.0% more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,483 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Monroe, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  60.9% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher