Overland Park, Kansas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 33.8% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $160,593 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Overland Park, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower