For most of us, living in these high end Newark neighborhoods may be well beyond our means, as these neighborhoods include some of the highest real estate and rental prices in New Jersey. Listed below are the most expensive neighborhoods in Newark for 2026, sorted by overall cost of living which includes: groceries, goods and services, real estate and rent prices. In case you’re wondering, the cost of living average for all cities across the nation is 100.

Population 8,406
0%
Cost of Living Index 120 vs 120
equal to Newark
Population 20,861
-1%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 120
1% lower than Newark
Population 16,621
-2%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 120
2% lower than Newark
Population 17,357
-4%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 120
4% lower than Newark
Population 44,594
-4%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 120
4% lower than Newark
Population 11,249
-6%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 120
6% lower than Newark
Population 23,499
-6%
Cost of Living Index 112 vs 120
6% lower than Newark
Population 17,806
-7%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 120
7% lower than Newark
Population 17,723
-9%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 120
9% lower than Newark
Population 7,405
-10%
Cost of Living Index 107 vs 120
10% lower than Newark
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