Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Paramus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paramus, New Jersey is 55.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,902 in Paramus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paramus, 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
77% more expensive in Paramus
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Paramus, NJ
Compared to Raleigh, Paramus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.9% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher