Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Morris Plains, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morris Plains, New Jersey is 38.1% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $207,172 in Morris Plains, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morris Plains, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Morris Plains
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Morris Plains, NJ
Compared to Charlotte, Morris Plains is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  38.6% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.6% higher