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Compare Jersey City
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Overview
Compare Jersey City with similar cities across cost of living, safety, and quality of life metrics.
| Metric | Jersey City United States | Islip United States | Staten Island United States | Bensonhurst United States | Jackson Heights United States | Delaware County United States | Buncombe County United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match Score | Reference | 95.45% | 95.20% | 94.61% | 94.06% | 93.83% | 93.76% |
| Cost of Living | |||||||
| Total Monthly Cost | $5430 | $3800 | $4095 | $3325 | $3440 | $3370 | $3540 |
| Rent (1-Bed Center) | $3250.00 | $2200.00 | $1900.00 | $2000.00 | $2200.00 | $1500.00 | $1650.00 |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $18.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | $16.00 | $14.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Coffee (Cappuccino) | $4.50 | $4.00 | $4.25 | $3.50 | $3.75 | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| Safety & Society | |||||||
| General Safety | 65 | 76 | 65 | 68 | 65 | 65 | 74 |
| Female Safety | 68 | 80 | 65 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 75 |
| LGBTQ+ Safety | 80 | 80 | 75 | 77 | 90 | 72 | 79 |
| Quality & Infrastructure | |||||||
| Internet Speed | 290 Mbps | 487 Mbps | 387 Mbps | 261 Mbps | 369 Mbps | 336 Mbps | N/A |
| Walkability | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 | 0/100 |
| Healthcare | 85 | 88 | 85 | 88 | 90 | 88 | 81 |
| English Proficiency | 100 | 99 | 100 | 98 | 95 | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 0.29M | 0.34M | 0.50M | 0.15M | 0.13M | 0.58M | 0.27M |
| Avg Temp | 11.70°C | 12.30°C | 11.70°C | 12.20°C | 11.00°C | 11.80°C | 12.60°C |
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