West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 33.7% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $66,852 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Jersey City
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to West Palm Beach, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.2% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher