Cost of Living Calculator - Compton, California vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 10.0% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $67,523 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Newark
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Compton, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.4% higher
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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