salaryJersey City is 3% 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
$3,180
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$127
👥 People living there
228,295
294,078
Commute to work
30.3 min
36.8 min
College degree
63.9%
54.8%
Own their home
60.8%
27.9%
Below poverty line
5.2%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Jersey City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Jersey City | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $119,720 | -36% in Jersey City |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $163,340 | -25% in Jersey City |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $109,720 | -25% in Jersey City |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $38,860 | $47,610 | +23% in Jersey City |
| Pharmacist | $177,410 | $141,320 | -20% in Jersey City |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $105,540 | -20% in Jersey City |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $94,310 | $75,910 | -20% in Jersey City |
| Medical Assistant | $59,790 | $48,370 | -19% in Jersey City |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Jersey City is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,946 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $58,417 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $105,380 in Jersey City, 86% more in Fremont.