Newark, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 16.6% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $41,694 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
43% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Newark, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  43.2% lower
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% lower