Mahwah, New Jersey vs. Newark, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, California is 41.3% more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $282,139 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mahwah, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Mahwah, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Newark
than in Mahwah, New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ vs. Newark, CA
Compared to Mahwah, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  19.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower