Groton, Connecticut vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 16.4% more expensive than Groton, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $58,199 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Groton, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Groton, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Newark
than in Groton, Connecticut
Groton, CT vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Groton, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher