Boca Raton, Florida vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 1.7% more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $355,795 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Boca Raton, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
37% more expensive in Newark
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Boca Raton, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% higher
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher