Newark, New Jersey vs. Mooresville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mooresville, North Carolina is 12.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,599 in Mooresville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mooresville, North Carolina is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
38% cheaper in Mooresville
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Mooresville, NC
Compared to Newark, Mooresville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  15.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower