New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 15.1% cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,465 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is cheaper than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
37% cheaper in Durham
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ vs. Durham, NC
Compared to New Brunswick, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower