Cary, North Carolina vs. Pennington, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pennington, New Jersey is 9.6% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,781 in Pennington, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pennington, 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
0% more expensive in Pennington
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Pennington, NJ
Compared to Cary, Pennington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher