Newark, New Jersey vs. Alabaster, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alabaster, Alabama is 21.5% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,251 in Alabaster, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alabaster, Alabama is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Alabaster
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Alabaster, AL
Compared to Newark, Alabaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower