San Diego, California vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 23.4% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $137,805 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Newark
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to San Diego, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher