Newark, New Jersey vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 10.9% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,362 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Atlanta
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Newark, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% lower
      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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower