What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Reston, Virginia?

Transportation is 24% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Reston, Virginia?

A salary of $84,500 in Reston, Virginia should increase to $88,805 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RESTON vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Reston, Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 5.1% more expensive than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $88,805 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Reston, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
24% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Reston, Virginia

Reston, VA vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Reston, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

16.9% higher

Commute

24.6% higher

Health

2.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.9% lower

Cost of Food

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