Middlesex, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 13.9% cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $223,919 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
32% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Middlesex, New Jersey
Middlesex, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Middlesex, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower