Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, North Carolina vs Elizabeth, New Jersey


The cost of living in Elizabeth, New Jersey is 23.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,487 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth, New Jersey is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Elizabeth
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs Elizabeth, NJ
Compared to Durham, Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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