salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$2,987
$2,946
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$2,132
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$105,380
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$566,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$8,627
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$127
👥 People living there
195,240
294,078
Commute to work
28.4 min
36.8 min
College degree
49%
54.8%
Own their home
55.4%
27.9%
Below poverty line
7.8%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Jersey City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Jersey City cheaper to live in?
Huntington Beach and Jersey City cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Jersey City to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $60,999 a year gives the same standard of living in Jersey City.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Jersey City?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $105,380 in Jersey City, 24% more in Huntington Beach.
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