Garfield, New Jersey vs. Bessemer City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bessemer City, North Carolina is 34.9% cheaper than Garfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,551 in Bessemer City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Garfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bessemer City, North Carolina is cheaper than Garfield, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Bessemer City
than in Garfield, New Jersey
Garfield, NJ vs. Bessemer City, NC
Compared to Garfield, Bessemer City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower