Lansing, Michigan vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 56.2% more expensive than Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $121,863 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lansing, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Lansing, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Newark
than in Lansing, Michigan
Lansing, MI vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Lansing, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  207.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  64.7% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% higher