What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Princeton, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Princeton, New Jersey?

A salary of $37,000 in Princeton, New Jersey could decrease to $25,583 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Princeton, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 30.9% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $25,583 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Princeton, New Jersey

Princeton, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Princeton, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.1% lower

Commute

13.8% lower

Health

2.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Princeton, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Princeton, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC

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