Oakdale, Pennsylvania vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 24.7% more expensive than Oakdale, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,335 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakdale, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Oakdale, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Newark
than in Oakdale, Pennsylvania
Oakdale, PA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Oakdale, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  46.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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