Newark, New Jersey vs. Kennesaw, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kennesaw, Georgia is 12.1% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,577 in Kennesaw, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kennesaw, Georgia is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Kennesaw
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Kennesaw, GA
Compared to Newark, Kennesaw is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower