salaryColorado Springs 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
$1,901
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$127
👥 People living there
487,887
294,078
Commute to work
22.7 min
36.8 min
College degree
42.7%
54.8%
Own their home
60.9%
27.9%
Below poverty line
9%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $208,880 | +96% in Jersey City |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $106,420 | +69% in Jersey City |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $96,900 | +58% in Jersey City |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $79,020 | +33% in Jersey City |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $157,000 | +30% in Jersey City |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $78,610 | +30% in Jersey City |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $74,300 | +29% in Jersey City |
| HVAC Technician | $61,460 | $77,990 | +27% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $67,064 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $105,380 in Jersey City, 13% more in Jersey City.
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