Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 32.5% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $67,521 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Durham
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Jersey City, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower