What is a pro or con of living in Oak Ridge, North Carolinacompared to Forked River, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 27% more expensive in Oak Ridge.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Ridge, North Carolina copmared to Forked River, New Jersey?

A salary of $125,000 in Forked River, New Jersey should increase to $128,072 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORKED RIVER vs. OAK RIDGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Forked River, New Jersey vs. Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Ridge, North Carolina is 2.5% more expensive than Forked River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $128,072 in Oak Ridge, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forked River, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Ridge, North Carolina is more expensive than Forked River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Oak Ridge
than in Forked River, New Jersey

Forked River, NJ vs. Oak Ridge, NC

Compared to Forked River, Oak Ridge is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

50.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.3% lower

Commute

28.9% lower

Health

4.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Forked River, New Jersey vs. Oak Ridge, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Forked River, NJ vs. Oak Ridge, NC

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