What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Westborough, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 56% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Westborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $74,000 in Westborough, Massachusetts should increase to $79,922 in Jersey City, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WESTBOROUGH vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 8.0% more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $79,922 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Westborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Westborough, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
56% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Westborough, Massachusetts

Westborough, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Westborough, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.9% higher

Commute

56.0% higher

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westborough, MA vs. Jersey City, NJ

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