Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
17% cheaper
Orlando is 17% more affordable than Newark. A $75,000 salary in Newark is equivalent to $61,983 in Orlando.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Newark has a housing index of 149 while Orlando sits at 104 (national average = 100). The median home in Newark costs $340,000 compared to $320,000 in Orlando, a difference of $20,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Newark versus $1,650 in Orlando.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Newark scores 103 while Orlando scores 103. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Newark (105) are higher than Orlando (96). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Newark is $40,014 compared to $48,080 in Orlando. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Orlando.
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