Newark, New Jersey vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 26.9% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,564 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Columbia
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Newark, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% lower
  Commute
  52.7% lower
  Health
  25.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower