Sarasota, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 40.3% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,165 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Sarasota, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% higher
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher