Food

Upgrade to Premium

PORTLAND vs. NEWARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Upgrade to Premium

Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Newark, New Jersey

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 9.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $153,637 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
104% more expensive in Newark
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs Newark, NJ

Compared to Portland, Newark is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

6.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

11.1% higher

Commute

104.3% higher

Health

9.5% higher

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

7.1% higher

Cost of Food

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Follow Us

Privacy Policy • Terms of Use • Returns & Refunds

© Best Places. All rights reserved.