Galveston, Texas vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 31.1% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $104,845 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Newark
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Galveston, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.4% higher
  Commute
  100.6% higher
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher