Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Pennington, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pennington, New Jersey is 25.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,638 in Pennington, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pennington, 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
50% more expensive in Pennington
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Pennington, NJ
Compared to Charlotte, Pennington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  11.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher