Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 37.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $116,626 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Newark
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Grand Rapids, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  64.1% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher