Spokane, Washington vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 46.5% more expensive than Spokane, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,225 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Spokane, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Spokane, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Spokane, Washington
Spokane, WA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Spokane, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.1% higher
  Commute
  68.7% higher
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher