Norwalk, Connecticut vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 20.0% more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $90,025 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Norwalk, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Norwalk, Connecticut
Norwalk, CT vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Norwalk, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower