St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 44.5% more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,235 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Newark
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to St. Cloud, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% higher
  Commute
  91.8% higher
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% higher