Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 35.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,871 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Raleigh, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% higher
      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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  57.2% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher