Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Compton, California


The cost of living in Compton, California is 11.1% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $83,310 in Compton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Compton, California is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Compton
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Compton, CA
Compared to Newark, Compton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% lower
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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