Passaic, New Jersey vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 19.2% cheaper than Passaic, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $121,191 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Passaic, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Passaic, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Passaic, New Jersey
Passaic, NJ vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Passaic, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower