Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 55.1% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $116,288 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
108% more expensive in Newark
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  126.9% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher