salaryParadise is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,946
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$142
👥 People living there
294,078
185,913
Commute to work
36.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
54.8%
24.1%
Own their home
27.9%
41.9%
Below poverty line
15.6%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.5%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jersey City | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $59,280 | -44% in Paradise |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,610 | $27,110 | -43% in Paradise |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $97,290 | -38% in Paradise |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $65,040 | -33% in Paradise |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $150,510 | -28% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $77,750 | -26% in Paradise |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $74,670 | -26% in Paradise |
| Plumber | $78,610 | $59,700 | -24% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Paradise is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,532 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $53,418 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Paradise?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $63,836 in Paradise, 65% more in Jersey City.