Newark, New Jersey vs. Ferguson, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferguson, Missouri is 37.4% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,311 in Ferguson, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferguson, Missouri is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ferguson
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Ferguson, MO
Compared to Newark, Ferguson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower