Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 2.8% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $74,866 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Newark
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Alpharetta, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% lower
      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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher