Tempe, Arizona vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 28.2% more expensive than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $64,121 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Tempe, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher