Cost of Living Calculator - Royal Oak, Michigan vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 20.9% more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $130,539 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Newark
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Royal Oak, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  37.1% higher
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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