salaryAtlanta is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newark to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$143
👥 People living there
505,268
310,178
Commute to work
26.5 min
32.6 min
College degree
59.2%
19.7%
Own their home
46.4%
24.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Newark for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $47,610 | +158% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $106,420 | +125% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $105,540 | +73% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $138,210 | $208,880 | +51% in Newark |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $167,650 | +50% in Newark |
| Carpenter | $50,680 | $74,300 | +47% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $111,410 | $157,000 | +41% in Newark |
| Electrician | $58,650 | $79,020 | +35% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Newark cheaper to live in?
Atlanta is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,999 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $67,499 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Newark?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $56,147 in Newark, 65% more in Atlanta.