Newark, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 37.3% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $68,648 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in New York
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Newark, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% higher
      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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.9% higher
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher