Clayton, North Carolina vs. Kearny, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kearny, New Jersey is 31.2% more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,589 in Kearny, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Clayton, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kearny, New Jersey is more expensive than Clayton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Kearny
than in Clayton, North Carolina
Clayton, NC vs. Kearny, NJ
Compared to Clayton, Kearny is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  77.8% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher