Sacramento, California vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 1.0% more expensive than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $90,888 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Newark
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Sacramento, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher