Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Oakland, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oakland, New Jersey is 33.0% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,504 in Oakland, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, 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
36% more expensive in Oakland
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Oakland, NJ
Compared to Raleigh, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  52.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher