Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Raritan, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raritan, New Jersey is 3.1% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $103,103 in Raritan, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raritan, New Jersey is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
59% more expensive in Raritan
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Raritan, NJ
Compared to Chapel Hill, Raritan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  59.1% higher
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher