Newark, New Jersey vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 25.7% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $21,412 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Newark, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower