Newark, DE Cost of Living


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Newark cost of living score
104.1
More expensive
4.1% higher
than the US average
0.6% higher
than the Delaware average
Newark, Delaware gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.1% higher than the U.S. average and 0.6% lower than the average for Delaware.

Newark, DE

Housing costs in Newark?
A typical home costs $325,700, which is 3.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.1% less expensive than the average Delaware home, at $336,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newark costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 10.7% more than the state average of $1,330.

Can I afford Newark?
To live comfortably in Newark, Delaware, a minimum annual income of $62,280 for a family, and $49,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newark?
The cost of living in Newark, DE is generally considered to be relatively affordable, with median home values slightly below the national average at $226,900. Renters can expect to pay an average of $1,300 for a one-bedroom apartment, while groceries and other consumer goods are about 13% lower than the national average. Utility costs such as electricity and water are very competitively priced compared to other parts of the country. The low cost of living combined with ample job opportunities make Newark a great place for people who are looking for an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNewarkDelawareUnited States
  104.1103.5100.0
  105.6105.9100
  112.5112.2100.0
  100.1104.4100.0
  $325,700$336,200$338,100
  111.4%105.2%100.0%
  94.695.8100.0
  112.098.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 12 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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