Side-by-side
Jersey City vs Worcester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Jersey City, NJ58 | Worcester, MA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 58 | 52 |
| Affordability | 45 | 73 |
| Housing | 22 | 30 |
| Jobs | 75 | 46 |
| Safety | 58 | 42 |
| Climate | 99 | 67 |
| Amenities | 53 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,425 | $4,478 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,458 | $1,651 |
| Median home value | $534,500 | $339,500 |
| Median HH income | $94,813 | $67,544 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Population | 289.7K | 205.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 84° / 27° | 79° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 203 |