Newark, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 20.6% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,699 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% cheaper in Durham
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Newark, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  46.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% lower