Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 51.7% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $24,173 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Newark
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Short Hills, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% lower
      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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher