Gary, Indiana vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 68.4% more expensive than Gary, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $84,225 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Gary, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Gary, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
386% more expensive in Newark
than in Gary, Indiana
Gary, IN vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Gary, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  68.4% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  465.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  64.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher