Plano, Texas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 32.4% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $112,502 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Plano, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% higher
  Commute
  74.7% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher