Queens, New York vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 27.0% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,131 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Newark
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Queens, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.7% lower
  Commute
  17.2% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower