Kearny, New Jersey vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 2.4% cheaper than Kearny, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,808 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearny, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Kearny, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Newark
than in Kearny, New Jersey
Kearny, NJ vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Kearny, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% lower
      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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.9% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher

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