Raritan, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 14.4% cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $154,114 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raritan, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Raritan, New Jersey
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
39% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Raritan, New Jersey
Raritan, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Raritan, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower