Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 45.0% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $162,380 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Newark
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Milwaukee, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.0% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% higher