Asheville, North Carolina vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 16.2% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,089 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
88% more expensive in Newark
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Asheville, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  88.5% higher
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher