Durham, North Carolina vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 17.7% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $94,195 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
58% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Durham, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.3% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher