Walnut, California vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 19.5% cheaper than Walnut, California.

You would need a salary of $40,245 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Walnut, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Walnut, California
Walnut, CA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Walnut, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher