Severna Park, Maryland vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 6.3% more expensive than Severna Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,691 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Severna Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Severna Park, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
48% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Severna Park, Maryland
Severna Park, MD vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Severna Park, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  48.1% higher
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower