Tallahassee, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 59.4% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $191,258 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Tallahassee, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.4% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  163.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher