Monmouth Junction, New Jersey vs. Cary, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 15.2% cheaper than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,411 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is cheaper than Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Cary
than in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey
Monmouth Junction, NJ vs. Cary, NC
Compared to Monmouth Junction, Cary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower