Williamsburg, Virginia vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 44.0% more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $431,904 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Williamsburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Williamsburg, Virginia
Williamsburg, VA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Williamsburg, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  119.9% higher
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher