Bedford, Indiana vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 66.4% more expensive than Bedford, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $83,198 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Bedford, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Newark
than in Bedford, Indiana
Bedford, IN vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Bedford, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.4% higher
      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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% higher
  Commute
  130.9% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher