Newark, New Jersey vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 32.2% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $33,876 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Rochester
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Newark, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower