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Jersey City, NJ — Cost of Living

2024 data · BEA Regional Price Parities · U.S. Census ACS

112.6
Overall Index
100 = U.S. avg
$703,000
Median Home Price
Purchase
$3,225
Median Rent
Per month
$95,200
Median Income
Household
5.2%
Unemployment
Rate
292,449
Population
Residents

Category Cost Indices

🏠
148.6
Housing
🛒
110.3
Groceries
🚗
111.1
Transport
🏥
100.5
Healthcare
127
Utilities

100 = U.S. national average

Top Industries

FinanceHealthcareTechnologyRetailGovernment

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