Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Belle Mead, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Mead, New Jersey is 8.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,297 in Belle Mead, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Mead, New Jersey is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Belle Mead
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Belle Mead, NJ
Compared to Raleigh, Belle Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% higher
      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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher