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SAN JOSE vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Jose, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is
32.8%
cheaper
than San Jose, California.
You would need a salary of
$268,620
in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is
cheaper
than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Jersey City
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to San Jose, Jersey City is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
32.8% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
5.1% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
51.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
15.6% higher
Commute
1.8% higher
Health
7.5% lower
Taxes
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Personal
2.7% higher
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