Santa Clara, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 38.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $184,262 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Santa Clara, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% lower
      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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.1% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher