Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 34.2% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $100,656 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Newark
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Lincoln, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% higher
  Commute
  105.4% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% higher