salaryKansas City is 22% 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
$1,535
$1,867
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,573
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$56,147
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$373,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
112.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$7,262
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$143
👥 People living there
510,612
310,178
Commute to work
21.7 min
32.6 min
College degree
38.4%
19.7%
Own their home
55.4%
24.4%
Below poverty line
14.6%
23.4%
Unemployment
4.4%
11.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Newark | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $106,420 | +75% in Newark |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $157,000 | +73% in Newark |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $105,540 | +68% in Newark |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $96,900 | +59% in Newark |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $208,880 | +55% in Newark |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $119,720 | +44% in Newark |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | $100,520 | +38% in Newark |
| Software Developer | $124,990 | $166,830 | +33% in Newark |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Newark cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 22% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Newark to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $72,980 a year gives the same standard of living in Newark.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Newark?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $56,147 in Newark, 33% more in Kansas City.