Arlington, Virginia vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 24.0% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $80,831 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Newark
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Arlington, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  27.4% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower