Phillipsburg, New Jersey vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 31.1% more expensive than Phillipsburg, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,528 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Phillipsburg, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Newark
than in Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Phillipsburg, NJ vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Phillipsburg, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  55.2% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher