Washington, District of Columbia vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 18.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $40,770 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Newark
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Washington, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  15.4% higher
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher