Cary, North Carolina vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 7.7% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,860 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
80% more expensive in Newark
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Cary, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  80.7% higher
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher