Roanoke, Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 72.9% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $138,347 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Roanoke, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  99.6% higher
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher