What is the cost of living in Newark, OH?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Newark has an overall cost of living index of 91, which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to Ohio, Newark has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Ohio's index of 90.
The standard of living in Newark ranks as #138 most affordable out of the 284 places we measured in Ohio. By definition, that implies Newark ranks as the #146 most expensive place in the Buckeye State.
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Newark Cost Of Living Vs. Ohio
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Newark. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Newark is 97.
The Groceries index in Newark is 99.
The Health index in Newark is 76.
The Housing index in Newark is 93.
The Transportation index in Newark is 99.
The Utilities index in Newark is 96.
| Living Expense | Newark | Ohio | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 99 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 97 | 100 |
Newark Cost Of Living Compared To Ohio Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Newark, OH Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Ohio, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Newark is $242,479.
The Median Rent in Newark is $973.
The Median Income in Newark is $61,670.
The Home Value To Income in Newark is 3.9x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Newark is 0.19x.
Newark, OH Costs By Category
Detailed Newark Services costs vs. Ohio
Detailed Newark Groceries costs vs. Ohio
Detailed Newark Health costs vs. Ohio
Detailed Newark Transportation costs vs. Ohio
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Newark
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Newark. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Pataskala, OH has a cost of living index of 102, 1.1x Newark.
Johnstown, PA has a cost of living index of 78, 0.9x Newark.
New Albany, OH has a cost of living index of 146, 1.6x Newark.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Newark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pataskala, OH | 18,223 | 102 | 1.1x |
| Johnstown, PA | 18,087 | 78 | 0.9x |
| New Albany, OH | 10,896 | 146 | 1.6x |
| Heath, OH | 10,644 | 93 | 1.0x |
| Granville, OH | 5,999 | 122 | 1.3x |
