What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Sterling Heights, Michigan?

A salary of $107,000 in Sterling Heights, Michigan should increase to $152,225 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STERLING HEIGHTS vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 42.3% more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $152,225 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Sterling Heights, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Sterling Heights, Michigan

Sterling Heights, MI vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Sterling Heights, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

131.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% higher

Commute

16.2% higher

Health

23.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Sterling Heights, Michigan vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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