Abilene, Texas vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 54.9% more expensive than Abilene, Texas.

You would need a salary of $116,141 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Abilene, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Abilene, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
122% more expensive in Newark
than in Abilene, Texas
Abilene, TX vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Abilene, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.9% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  127.9% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.9% higher