Anchorage, Alaska vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 5.9% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $79,397 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Newark
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Anchorage, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  49.2% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower