Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Matawan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matawan, New Jersey is 23.0% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $131,577 in Matawan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Matawan, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Matawan
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Matawan, NJ
Compared to Charlotte, Matawan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  9.6% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher