salaryAnchorage is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Jersey City to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,651
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$127
👥 People living there
288,976
294,078
Commute to work
18.8 min
36.8 min
College degree
38.7%
54.8%
Own their home
63.9%
27.9%
Below poverty line
8.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Jersey City for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $47,610 | +83% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $64,810 | $106,420 | +64% in Jersey City |
| Software Developer | $104,030 | $166,830 | +60% in Jersey City |
| Market Research Analyst | $68,720 | $100,520 | +46% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $153,590 | $208,880 | +36% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $120,030 | $157,000 | +31% in Jersey City |
| Accountant | $82,150 | $105,650 | +29% in Jersey City |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $101,260 | $128,340 | +27% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Anchorage is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,651 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $64,065 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $105,380 in Jersey City, 6% more in Anchorage.