salaryCleveland is 20% 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
$1,277
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$127
👥 People living there
366,097
294,078
Commute to work
22.5 min
36.8 min
College degree
22.4%
54.8%
Own their home
41.7%
27.9%
Below poverty line
30.6%
15.6%
Unemployment
10.8%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cleveland | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $106,420 | +70% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $97,750 | $157,000 | +61% in Jersey City |
| Lawyer | $134,680 | $208,880 | +55% in Jersey City |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $166,830 | +50% in Jersey City |
| Registered Nurse | $83,940 | $119,720 | +43% in Jersey City |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $100,520 | +41% in Jersey City |
| Accountant | $80,000 | $105,650 | +32% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $80,280 | $105,540 | +31% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Cleveland is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,277 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Cleveland?
About $71,908 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $105,380 in Jersey City, 58% more in Jersey City.