Petersburg, Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 80.0% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,025 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Jersey_City, NJ
Compared to Petersburg, Jersey_City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  104.9% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher