Metuchen, New Jersey vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 15.4% cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $93,096 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Metuchen, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Metuchen, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
41% cheaper in Cary
than in Metuchen, New Jersey
Metuchen, NJ vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Metuchen, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  41.3% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower