Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fair Lawn, New Jersey is 31.4% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,723 in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fair Lawn, 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
25% more expensive in Fair Lawn
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Fair Lawn, NJ
Compared to Raleigh, Fair Lawn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  60.8% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% higher