Fair Lawn, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 27.6% cheaper than Fair Lawn, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,218 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Fair Lawn, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Durham
than in Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Fair Lawn, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Fair Lawn, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower