Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Carteret, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carteret, New Jersey is 26.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,005 in Carteret, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carteret, New Jersey is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Carteret
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Carteret, NJ
Compared to Wilmington, Carteret is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% higher
  Commute
  80.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher