Sunnyvale, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 48.5% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $37,065 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Sunnyvale, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.4% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher