Louisville, Kentucky vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 36.9% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $164,281 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Newark
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Louisville, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.9% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  51.3% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% higher