Roswell, Georgia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 13.7% more expensive than Roswell, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $284,252 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Roswell, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Roswell, Georgia
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
35% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Roswell, Georgia
Roswell, GA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Roswell, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher