Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Maria, California vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 1.2% more expensive than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $75,865 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Santa Maria, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Newark
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa_Maria, CA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Santa_Maria, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% higher
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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