Cost of Living Calculator - Decatur, Alabama vs Newark, California


The cost of living in Newark, California is 142.9% more expensive than Decatur, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $121,455 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Decatur, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
468% more expensive in Newark
than in Decatur, Alabama
Decatur, AL vs Newark, CA
Compared to Decatur, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  142.9% 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
  20.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  737.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  50.4% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher

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