Jersey City is significantly more expensive overall than Newark. Newark rents and home prices are lower than in Jersey City. Newark rents and home prices are lower than in Jersey City. For example a 1 bedroom apartment in Jersey City may cost you around $3000 in Jersey City while the same may cost you only around $2000 in Newark. The costs may vary depending on the neighborhoods.
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