White Plains, New York vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 6.1% cheaper than White Plains, New York.

You would need a salary of $46,944 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in White Plains, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is cheaper than White Plains, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Jersey City
than in White Plains, New York
White Plains, NY vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to White Plains, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  48.2% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower