salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Los Angeles to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,946
$2,498
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,339
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$88,371
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$921,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$6,050
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$151
👥 People living there
294,078
3,857,263
Commute to work
36.8 min
30.7 min
College degree
54.8%
38.5%
Own their home
27.9%
36%
Below poverty line
15.6%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.5%
8.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Los Angeles for lower rent, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Los Angeles | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $35,850 | -25% in Los Angeles |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $125,830 | -20% in Los Angeles |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $82,990 | -17% in Los Angeles |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $121,980 | +16% in Los Angeles |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $135,560 | +13% in Los Angeles |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $122,980 | +12% in Los Angeles |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $157,440 | +11% in Los Angeles |
| Accountant | $105,650 | $94,360 | -11% in Los Angeles |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Los Angeles cheaper to live in?
Jersey City and Los Angeles cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Los Angeles to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $60,535 a year gives the same standard of living in Los Angeles.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Los Angeles?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $88,371 in Los Angeles, 19% more in Jersey City.
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