Tampa, Florida vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 18.4% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $106,577 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Newark
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Tampa, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% higher