New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 42.1% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $71,063 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Jersey City
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to New Orleans, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher