Newtown, Connecticut vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 10.4% cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $85,153 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Newtown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Newark
than in Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown, CT vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Newtown, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower