Bound Brook, New Jersey vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 5.5% more expensive than Bound Brook, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,749 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bound Brook, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Bound Brook, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% more expensive in Newark
than in Bound Brook, New Jersey
Bound_Brook, NJ vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Bound_Brook, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  19.5% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower