Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 7.4% more expensive than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $21,487 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Newark
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Bridgeport, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower