Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Secaucus, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Secaucus, New Jersey is 19.4% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $134,799 in Secaucus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Secaucus, New Jersey is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
71% more expensive in Secaucus
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. Secaucus, NJ
Compared to Chapel Hill, Secaucus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% higher
  Commute
  71.8% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher