salaryDenver 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
$2,065
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,127
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$102,153
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$616,000
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,751
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$127
👥 People living there
718,877
294,078
Commute to work
24.9 min
36.8 min
College degree
56.5%
54.8%
Own their home
48.8%
27.9%
Below poverty line
11.2%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Denver for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Denver | 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 Denver or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Denver is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,065 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Denver?
About $63,846 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Denver or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $102,153 in Denver and $105,380 in Jersey City, 3% more in Jersey City.