Provo, Utah vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 13.0% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $62,134 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
82% more expensive in Newark
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Provo, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  82.8% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% higher

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