Cost of Living Calculator - Newark, New Jersey vs Sonora, California


The cost of living in Sonora, California is 10.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $310,309 in Sonora, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sonora, California is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Sonora
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs Sonora, CA
Compared to Newark, Sonora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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