Newark, New Jersey vs. Burlington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, North Carolina is 35.3% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,329 in Burlington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, North Carolina is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Burlington
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Burlington, NC
Compared to Newark, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  53.8% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower