Durham, North Carolina vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 25.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,867 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
85% more expensive in Newark
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Durham, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.0% higher
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher