Cost of Living Calculator - Poughkeepsie, New York vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 19.8% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $89,854 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Newark
than in Poughkeepsie, New York
Poughkeepsie, NY vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Poughkeepsie, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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