Looking for a fresh start in a new Jersey City neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Jersey City for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 24,319
-7%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 145
7% lower than Jersey City
Population 50,414
-6%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 145
6% lower than Jersey City
Population 1,052
-6%
Cost of Living Index 136 vs 145
6% lower than Jersey City
Population 23,330
-3%
Cost of Living Index 141 vs 145
3% lower than Jersey City
Population 4,004
-1%
Cost of Living Index 144 vs 145
1% lower than Jersey City
Population 52,136
-1%
Cost of Living Index 144 vs 145
1% lower than Jersey City
Population 21,309
1%
Cost of Living Index 146 vs 145
1% higher than Jersey City
Population 27,731
1%
Cost of Living Index 146 vs 145
1% higher than Jersey City
Population 642
23%
Cost of Living Index 179 vs 145
23% higher than Jersey City
Population 39,816
35%
Cost of Living Index 196 vs 145
35% higher than Jersey City
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