Omaha, Nebraska vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 60.8% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $80,401 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Omaha, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  88.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher