salaryBoston is 4% 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
$3,112
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,480
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$104,986
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$731,700
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.3
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,456
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$143
👥 People living there
666,442
310,178
Commute to work
30.3 min
32.6 min
College degree
54.9%
19.7%
Own their home
35.7%
24.4%
Below poverty line
16.6%
23.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Boston 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 | Boston | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $73,990 | $106,420 | +44% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $78,180 | $105,540 | +35% in Newark |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,270 | $47,610 | +21% in Newark |
| Plumber | $96,760 | $78,610 | -19% in Newark |
| Physician Assistant | $142,410 | $167,650 | +18% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $133,800 | $157,000 | +17% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $183,350 | $208,880 | +14% in Newark |
| Registered Nurse | $106,180 | $119,720 | +13% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Boston or Newark cheaper to live in?
Boston is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $3,112 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Boston?
About $62,381 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Boston or Newark?
The typical household earns $104,986 in Boston and $56,147 in Newark, 87% more in Boston.