Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 38.8% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $138,757 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Newark
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Bettendorf, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% higher
  Commute
  100.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher