Camden, New Jersey vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 56.2% more expensive than Camden, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $156,234 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Camden, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Camden, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
306% more expensive in Newark
than in Camden, New Jersey
Camden, NJ vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Camden, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  65.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher