salaryAurora is 6% 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
$2,087
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$127
👥 People living there
394,432
294,078
Commute to work
28.6 min
36.8 min
College degree
33.6%
54.8%
Own their home
62.4%
27.9%
Below poverty line
11.9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Aurora | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,910 | $96,900 | +26% in Jersey City |
| Electrician | $63,150 | $79,020 | +25% in Jersey City |
| Physician Assistant | $134,540 | $167,650 | +25% in Jersey City |
| Plumber | $63,900 | $78,610 | +23% in Jersey City |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,040 | $163,340 | +22% in Jersey City |
| Software Developer | $137,610 | $166,830 | +21% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $106,420 | +21% in Jersey City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,650 | $47,610 | +20% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Aurora is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,087 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $63,846 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $105,380 in Jersey City, 10% more in Jersey City.