Livingston, New Jersey vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 27.1% cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,445 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Cary
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Livingston, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower