Naperville, Illinois vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 18.6% more expensive than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $118,555 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Naperville, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower