salaryYonkers is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Yonkers to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,946
$2,436
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,132
$2,060
💵 Families earn per year
$105,380
$90,108
🔑 Buying a house
$566,900
$501,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
107.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,627
$9,676
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$157
👥 People living there
294,078
209,978
Commute to work
36.8 min
35.6 min
College degree
54.8%
35.7%
Own their home
27.9%
46.2%
Below poverty line
15.6%
13.8%
Unemployment
5.5%
7.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Jersey City for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
- Pick Yonkers for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jersey City or Yonkers cheaper to live in?
Yonkers is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,436 a month there versus $2,946 in Jersey City.
What salary do I need in Yonkers to match $60,000 in Jersey City?
About $57,526 a year gives the same standard of living in Yonkers.
Where do people earn more, Jersey City or Yonkers?
The typical household earns $105,380 in Jersey City and $90,108 in Yonkers, 17% more in Jersey City.