Townsend, Massachusetts vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 4.5% more expensive than Townsend, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,255 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Townsend, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Townsend, Massachusetts
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Newark
than in Townsend, Massachusetts
Townsend, MA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Townsend, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower