Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 5.9% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $190,552 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
88% more expensive in Newark
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Chapel Hill, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  89.0% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher