Newark, New Jersey vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 23.3% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $168,762 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Jacksonville
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Jacksonville, FL
Compared to Newark, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% lower