Seattle, Washington vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 13.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $103,266 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  62.6% higher
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower