Salem, New Jersey vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 42.3% more expensive than Salem, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,147 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Salem, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Newark
than in Salem, New Jersey
Salem, NJ vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Salem, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  749.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  46.7% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher