Mountain View, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 48.2% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $38,846 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Mountain View, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.2% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher