City Intelligence
Jersey City, NJ
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Jersey City.
COL Index
156
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$3,000
Home price
$560,000
Population
292,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Jersey City.
Affordability
5/100
Weak
5
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
42/100
Weak
42
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Jersey City
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $372,800 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $280,800 | 94 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $280,800 | 94 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $273,000 | 92 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $257,400 | 88 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $249,600 | 87 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $249,600 | 87 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $226,200 | 81 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $218,400 | 79 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $218,400 | 79 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Jersey City has the local purchasing power of approximately $64,100 in a national-average city.