Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 38.0% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,090 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Newark
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Eau Claire, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  106.2% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher