Middlesex, New Jersey vs. Newark, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, California is 64.3% more expensive than Middlesex, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $82,128 in Newark, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, California is more expensive than Middlesex, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Newark
than in Middlesex, New Jersey
Middlesex, NJ vs. Newark, CA
Compared to Middlesex, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.3% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  18.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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