Newton, Kansas vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 56.8% more expensive than Newton, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,599 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Newton, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Newark
than in Newton, Kansas
Newton, KS vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Newton, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  144.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  90.6% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% higher