East Orange, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than East Orange, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,105 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in East Orange, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than East Orange, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Raleigh
than in East Orange, New Jersey
East Orange, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to East Orange, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% lower
      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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower