Cost of Living Calculator - East Chicago, Indiana vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 65.3% more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $123,957 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in East Chicago, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than East Chicago, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Newark
than in East Chicago, Indiana
East Chicago, IN vs Newark, NJ
Compared to East Chicago, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  277.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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