Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 16.7% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $108,316 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Hackensack, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% lower
  Commute
  38.5% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower