Salem, New Jersey vs. Newark, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, Delaware is 19.9% more expensive than Salem, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,965 in Newark, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, Delaware is more expensive than Salem, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Newark
than in Salem, New Jersey
Salem, NJ vs. Newark, DE
Compared to Salem, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.9% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  638.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher