What is a pro or con of living in New Brunswick, New Jerseycompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Transportation is 50% more expensive in New Brunswick.

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

A salary of $55,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $61,660 in New Brunswick, New Jersey (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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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 12.1% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,660 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
50% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. New Brunswick, NJ

Compared to Raleigh, New Brunswick is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.4% higher

Commute

50.8% higher

Health

4.2% higher

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Personal

13.8% higher

Cost of Food

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