College Station, Texas vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 38.8% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,379 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Newark
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to College Station, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  122.7% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.4% higher