Tacoma, Washington vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 22.4% more expensive than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $61,186 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Tacoma, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  65.0% higher
  Commute
  28.8% higher
  Health
  12.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower