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SAN FRANCISCO vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is
40.8%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$414,246
in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Jersey City
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to San Francisco, Jersey City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
40.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
64.8% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.8% higher
Commute
2.8% lower
Health
13.3% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.7% lower
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