Olathe, Kansas vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 19.1% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $131,018 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Newark
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Olathe, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher