2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Newark, NJ vs San Ramon, CA

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Is it cheaper to live in San Ramon or is it cheaper to live in Newark?
- San Ramon is 29.6% more expensive than Newark.

Which city has more affordable housing, San Ramon or Newark?
- San Ramon housing costs are 355.0% more expensive than Newark housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Newark or is Health Care more affordable in San Ramon.
- Health related expenses are 22.2% more in San Ramon.
 Newark, NJSan Ramon, CAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock174.9100
 Food & Groceries103.7  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock121.1100
 Housing120.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,487,700$338,100
 Utilities114  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock132.7100
 Miscellaneous109.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for San Ramon    17 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

If you like the weather hot and dry, this is the place for you! Don't come here if you like to see green hills in the summer,if you don't care for sunshine for 7-8  More

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Over 14 years ago

For what you get, "it" does not live up to the premium you have to pay to get "it".!  More

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good climate i expirenced in us is san ramon i am very happy to stay in that  More

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