Mount Laurel, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 7.2% cheaper than Mount Laurel, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,577 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than Mount Laurel, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Durham
than in Mount Laurel, New Jersey
Mount Laurel, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Mount Laurel, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower