Buffalo, New York vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $48,565 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Newark
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Buffalo, 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  210.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.4% higher