Shaker Heights, Ohio vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 52.5% more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $131,134 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Shaker Heights, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Shaker Heights, Ohio
Shaker Heights, OH vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Shaker Heights, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.5% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher