Springfield, Missouri vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 76.5% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $158,875 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, MO vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Springfield, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.5% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  85.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher