Missoula, Montana vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 9.5% more expensive than Missoula, Montana.

You would need a salary of $43,818 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Missoula, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Missoula, Montana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Newark
than in Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Missoula, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.5% higher
  Commute
  101.2% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher