Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 41.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $493,545 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Raleigh, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  73.5% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher