Buford, Georgia vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 17.9% more expensive than Buford, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $117,850 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buford, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Buford, Georgia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
70% more expensive in Newark
than in Buford, Georgia
Buford, GA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Buford, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  70.2% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher