2024 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Newark, NJ vs White Plains, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in White Plains or is it cheaper to live in Newark?
- White Plains is 16.3% more expensive than Newark.

Which city has more affordable housing, White Plains or Newark?
- White Plains housing costs are 93.4% more expensive than Newark housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Newark or is Health Care more affordable in White Plains.
- Health related expenses are 27.4% more in White Plains.
 Newark, NJWhite Plains, NYUnited States
 Overall135.0157.0100
 Food & Groceries103.7108.9100
 Health99.1126.3100
 Housing120.6233.3100
 Median Home Cost$385,700$654,900$338,100
 Utilities11,410.0%15,210.0%10,000.0%
 Transportation156.1103.7100
 Miscellaneous109.9159.2100
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 3 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 11 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 White Plains    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

The city does a very good job promoting youth sports. They recently upgraded a number of sporting venues including the high school & middle school football fields &  More

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Over 16 years ago

I love living in White Plains there are many activities,reataurants and it's close to New York City.The only draw back to me is the occasional heavy and unpredictable  More

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Over 16 years ago

It's a fantastic place to live and I wish I didn't have to move, but now that I'm looking to buy my first home outside my parents house (which was bought for 122,000  More

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