San Antonio, Texas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 60.8% more expensive than San Antonio, Texas.

You would need a salary of $32,160 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Antonio, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than San Antonio, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Jersey City
than in San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio, TX vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to San Antonio, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  54.8% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher