Trenton, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 5.9% more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $52,947 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Trenton, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower