What is a pro or con of living in Rockaway township, New Jerseycompared to Cary, North Carolina?

Transportation is 58% more expensive in Rockaway township.

What salary do I need to live in Rockaway township, New Jersey copmared to Cary, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Cary, North Carolina should increase to $55,833 in Rockaway township, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARY vs. ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP
Cost of Living Comparison

Cary, North Carolina vs. Rockaway township, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockaway township, New Jersey is 11.7% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,833 in Rockaway township, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rockaway township, New Jersey is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
58% more expensive in Rockaway township
than in Cary, North Carolina

Cary, NC vs. Rockaway Township, NJ

Compared to Cary, Rockaway Township is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

58.8% higher

Health

4.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.0% higher

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Cary, North Carolina vs. Rockaway township, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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