Wantagh, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 6.6% cheaper than Wantagh, New York.

You would need a salary of $74,722 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wantagh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than Wantagh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Jersey City
than in Wantagh, New York
Wantagh, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Wantagh, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  8.0% lower
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower