Phoenix, Arizona vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 32.8% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $597,674 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Phoenix, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher