Salem, New Hampshire vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 22.5% more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $91,858 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Salem, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Salem, New Hampshire
Salem, NH vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Salem, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  58.6% higher
  Health
  19.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower