🇺🇸 NJ, United States · #53 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Jersey City

3.2% above the United States average

Ranked #53 of 538 cities · More expensive than 90.1% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Jersey City

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 1,887/mo USD 1,415/mo 25%
3-Bedroom USD 3,286/mo USD 2,465/mo 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+3.2% Average
Rent
+20.5% Very expensive
Groceries
+2.4% Average
Restaurants
-0.2% Average
Purchasing Power
+17.6% Strong

Living in Jersey City: What to Expect

Jersey City is average by global standards (ranked #53 of 538 cities). It is 3.2% more expensive than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Rent is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is strong — residents can afford more goods and services than in most cities.

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