salaryColorado Springs 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
$1,901
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,691
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$91,476
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$452,600
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,765
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$143
👥 People living there
487,887
310,178
Commute to work
22.7 min
32.6 min
College degree
42.7%
19.7%
Own their home
60.9%
24.4%
Below poverty line
9%
23.4%
Unemployment
5.6%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Colorado Springs 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 | Colorado Springs | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $106,320 | $208,880 | +96% in Newark |
| Firefighter | $63,110 | $106,420 | +69% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,140 | $96,900 | +58% in Newark |
| Electrician | $59,210 | $79,020 | +33% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $120,770 | $157,000 | +30% in Newark |
| Plumber | $60,510 | $78,610 | +30% in Newark |
| Carpenter | $57,430 | $74,300 | +29% in Newark |
| HVAC Technician | $61,460 | $77,990 | +27% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Colorado Springs or Newark cheaper to live in?
Colorado Springs is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,901 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Colorado Springs?
About $67,064 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Colorado Springs or Newark?
The typical household earns $91,476 in Colorado Springs and $56,147 in Newark, 63% more in Colorado Springs.
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