Newark, New Jersey vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 36.6% more expensive than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $116,148 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Seattle
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Newark, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% lower
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher