Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Carteret, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carteret, New Jersey is 1.4% more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,709 in Carteret, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carteret, New Jersey is more expensive than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
15% more expensive in Carteret
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Carteret, NJ
Compared to Elizabeth, Carteret is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher