Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 70.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $85,278 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Newark
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Waterloo, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  142.8% higher
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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