Cost of Living Calculator - Sanford, Maine vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 28.6% more expensive than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,316 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Newark
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Sanford, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  72.7% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher

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