Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Dover, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, New Jersey is 13.6% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,425 in Dover, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, New Jersey is more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Dover
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Dover, NJ
Compared to Carrboro, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  47.2% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher