Provo, Utah vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $66,421 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Provo, 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% higher
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher