salaryAtlanta is 12% 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
$1,999
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$127
👥 People living there
505,268
294,078
Commute to work
26.5 min
36.8 min
College degree
59.2%
54.8%
Own their home
46.4%
27.9%
Below poverty line
16.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $47,610 | +158% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $106,420 | +125% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $105,540 | +73% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $208,880 | +51% in Jersey City |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $167,650 | +50% in Jersey City |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $74,300 | +47% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $157,000 | +41% in Jersey City |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $79,020 | +35% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $67,499 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $105,380 in Jersey City, 12% more in Jersey City.