salaryAustin is 15% 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
$1,932
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$127
👥 People living there
979,539
294,078
Commute to work
23.7 min
36.8 min
College degree
59.6%
54.8%
Own their home
43.4%
27.9%
Below poverty line
12%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Austin | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $58,830 | $106,420 | +81% in Jersey City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $47,610 | +75% in Jersey City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,270 | $96,900 | +58% in Jersey City |
| Carpenter | $50,260 | $74,300 | +48% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $208,880 | +36% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $157,000 | +33% in Jersey City |
| Electrician | $60,390 | $79,020 | +31% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $82,290 | $105,540 | +28% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $68,870 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $105,380 in Jersey City, 4% more in Jersey City.