Bridgewater, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 29.9% cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,712 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Bridgewater, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Durham
than in Bridgewater, New Jersey
Bridgewater, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Bridgewater, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% lower