Traverse City, Michigan vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 26.7% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $63,364 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Newark
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Traverse City, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  101.2% higher
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher