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Newark, New Jersey vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 24.9% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $387,229 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Boston
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Newark, Boston is:
  Homeowner
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  24.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  9.5% lower
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  Personal
  11.6% higher
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