Newark, New Jersey vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 11.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $105,831 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado Springs, Colorado is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Colorado Springs
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Colorado Springs, CO
Compared to Newark, Colorado Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower