Covington, Louisiana vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 24.7% more expensive than Covington, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $93,503 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Covington, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Newark
than in Covington, Louisiana
Covington, LA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Covington, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.1% higher
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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