salaryJersey City is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,946
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$127
👥 People living there
294,078
439,418
Commute to work
36.8 min
29.8 min
College degree
54.8%
48.7%
Own their home
27.9%
42.3%
Below poverty line
15.6%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Oakland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $186,610 | +56% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,340 | $219,080 | +34% in Oakland |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,720 | $146,760 | +34% in Oakland |
| Pharmacist | $141,320 | $177,410 | +26% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $132,000 | +25% in Oakland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,910 | $94,310 | +24% in Oakland |
| Medical Assistant | $48,370 | $59,790 | +24% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $123,250 | +23% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Jersey City is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,946 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $61,626 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Oakland?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $109,576 in Oakland, 4% more in Oakland.