salaryCharlotte is 16% 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
$1,881
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$127
👥 People living there
903,844
294,078
Commute to work
24.7 min
36.8 min
College degree
48%
54.8%
Own their home
51%
27.9%
Below poverty line
11.7%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $106,420 | +175% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $105,540 | +67% in Jersey City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $96,900 | +65% in Jersey City |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $74,300 | +46% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $157,000 | +39% in Jersey City |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $78,610 | +34% in Jersey City |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $79,020 | +34% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $208,880 | +33% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Charlotte is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,881 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $69,378 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $105,380 in Jersey City, 16% more in Jersey City.