Newark, New Jersey vs. Lansing, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lansing, Illinois is 24.9% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,541 in Lansing, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lansing, Illinois is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lansing
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Lansing, IL
Compared to Newark, Lansing is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower