Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 51.8% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $379,481 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Newark
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Little Rock, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  87.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher