| | Newark, NJ | Orange, CA | United States |
| Overall | 135.0 | 164.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.7 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Health | 99.1 | 93.4 | 100 |
| Housing | 120.6 | 298.1 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $385,700 | $942,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,410.0% | 9,650.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 156.1 | 112.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.9 | 156.0 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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