Park Ridge, New Jersey vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 21.2% cheaper than Park Ridge, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $139,544 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Park Ridge, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Park Ridge, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Cary
than in Park Ridge, New Jersey
Park Ridge, NJ vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Park Ridge, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower