Yuma, Arizona vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 57.8% more expensive than Yuma, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $126,251 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Yuma, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Yuma, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Yuma, Arizona
Yuma, AZ vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Yuma, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  96.0% higher
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher