Highland Park, New Jersey vs. Monroe, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, North Carolina is 22.9% cheaper than Highland Park, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $115,686 in Monroe, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Highland Park, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, North Carolina is cheaper than Highland Park, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Monroe
than in Highland Park, New Jersey
Highland Park, NJ vs. Monroe, NC
Compared to Highland Park, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower