Rochester, New York vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 47.6% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $118,077 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
194% more expensive in Newark
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Rochester, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  252.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher