What is a pro or con of living in Newark, New Jerseycompared to Marlborough, Massachusetts?

Transportation is 55% more expensive in Newark.

What salary do I need to live in Newark, New Jersey copmared to Marlborough, Massachusetts?

A salary of $95,000 in Marlborough, Massachusetts should increase to $95,623 in Newark, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MARLBOROUGH vs. NEWARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 0.7% more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $95,623 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
55% more expensive in Newark
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts

Marlborough, MA vs. Newark, NJ

Compared to Marlborough, Newark is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

26.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

55.5% higher

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Marlborough, MA vs. Newark, NJ

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