What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $71,227 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is 42.5% more expensive than Columbus, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,227 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is more expensive than Columbus, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Monroe township (Middlesex County)
than in Columbus, North Carolina

Columbus, NC vs Monroe Township (Middlesex County), NJ

Compared to Columbus, Monroe Township (Middlesex County) is:

Homeowner

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42.5% higher

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.1% higher

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

100.4% higher

Health

20.5% lower

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Personal

11.8% higher

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