Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Somerville, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Somerville, New Jersey is 13.9% more expensive than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,938 in Somerville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, 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
2% more expensive in Somerville
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Somerville, NJ
Compared to Carrboro, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  46.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher