Newark, New Jersey vs. Middletown, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middletown, California is 15.9% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $46,266 in Middletown, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middletown, California is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Middletown
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Middletown, CA
Compared to Newark, Middletown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower