Asheville, North Carolina vs. Middlesex, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Middlesex, New Jersey is 12.5% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,366 in Middlesex, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Middlesex, New Jersey is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Middlesex
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Middlesex, NJ
Compared to Asheville, Middlesex is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% higher
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher