Newark, New Jersey vs. Peabody, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peabody, Massachusetts is 6.6% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,298 in Peabody, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peabody, Massachusetts is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Peabody
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Peabody, MA
Compared to Newark, Peabody is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower