Cary, North Carolina vs. Bernards, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bernards, New Jersey is 29.7% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,868 in Bernards, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bernards, New Jersey is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Bernards
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Bernards, NJ
Compared to Cary, Bernards is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  66.1% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher

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