Elm City, North Carolina vs. Alpha, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alpha, New Jersey is 23.2% more expensive than Elm City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,373 in Alpha, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Elm City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alpha, New Jersey is more expensive than Elm City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Alpha
than in Elm City, North Carolina
Elm City, NC vs. Alpha, NJ
Compared to Elm City, Alpha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher