Newark, CA Cost of Living


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Newark cost of living score
195.5
More expensive
95.5% higher
than the US average
30.4% higher
than the California average
Newark, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 195.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 95.5% higher than the U.S. average and 30.4% lower than the average for California.

Newark, CA

Housing costs in Newark?
A typical home costs $1,067,400, which is 215.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 45.5% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newark costs $2,660 per month, which is 86.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 19.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Newark?
To live comfortably in Newark, California, a minimum annual income of $204,480 for a family, and $87,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newark?
Newark, CA has an overall below average cost of living with taxes particularly lower than most other towns and cities in California while utility costs remain consistently affordable making it a great destination for those who want to stay within a budget but still enjoy the quality of life amenities located nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNewarkCaliforniaUnited States
  195.5149.9100.0
  112.4105.1100
  116.898.3100.0
  379.6234.8100.0
  $1,067,400$733,500$338,100
  95.0%102.4%100.0%
  118.8133.1100.0
  159.2118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 3 years ago

Moved in 2 years ago and really dislike it. If you live close to the bay - forget about having a swimming pool - it is somewhat cold all year round, especially at night.  More

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Over 15 years ago

I live in Newark (south-east side of San Francisco Bay), and there is a lot of small plane noise. All day long, especially on the weekends, small private planes are  More

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Over 16 years ago

The climate in Newark is very temperate in that it does not get as hot in the valley but yet not as cool as in San  More

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