Wichita, Kansas vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 77.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $186,163 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Wichita, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  91.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher